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Talking agronomy with Phil Warham: Clubroot infected OSR has highlighted the need to consider stubble turnips particularly in cover crops

Arable

Talking agronomy with Phil Warham: Clubroot infected OSR has highlighted the need to consider stubble turnips particularly in cover crops

To date I’ve not found any larval damage – there is still plenty of time for it to show its head, but I believe we are keeping on top of it.

clock 21 February 2023 • 4 min read
Production efficiency equates to profitability

Arable

Production efficiency equates to profitability

Careful selection of maize varieties is helping a large-scale beef enterprise in North Yorkshire to finish cattle within 90 days and maximise biogas yield from an anaerobic digestion plant. Debbie James reports

clock 21 February 2023 • 6 min read
In your field: Mike Harris - 'The NFU's lack of fight over the Basic Payment Scheme is unacceptable'

Farm Life

In your field: Mike Harris - 'The NFU's lack of fight over the Basic Payment Scheme is unacceptable'

There has been bad news this month - and I’m still coming to terms with it - Ken Bruce’s announcement that he is leaving BBC Radio 2. Who saw that coming?

clock 20 February 2023 • 2 min read
Young farmer focus: Eleanor Durdy - 'Farming is a way of life that I will never leave'

Farm Life

Young farmer focus: Eleanor Durdy - 'Farming is a way of life that I will never leave'

Eleanor Durdy, 28, works on a family-run arable farm alongside being a criminal barrister.

clock 20 February 2023 • 2 min read
Farming matters: Phil Latham - 'It is hard to get people to engage with the reasoned argument for culling'

Livestock

Farming matters: Phil Latham - 'It is hard to get people to engage with the reasoned argument for culling'

There can be no doubt that culling badgers under licence from Defra has been a tremendous success for bovine TB control from a farmer’s perspective.

clock 19 February 2023 • 3 min read
Antibiotic resistance found in watery mouth bacteria

Livestock

Antibiotic resistance found in watery mouth bacteria

Resistance to some commonly used antibiotics have been found among watery mouth causing bacteria, an Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) project has shown.

clock 19 February 2023 • 3 min read
Look at feed ingredients to bring down emissions

Livestock

Look at feed ingredients to bring down emissions

clock 19 February 2023 • 4 min read
Improving cow health during the transition period

Dairy

Improving cow health during the transition period

A three-year plan to improve the family dairy herd business has seen some significant changes made to the dairy system run by Wallace and James Hendrie. Melanie Scott reports.

clock 19 February 2023 • 4 min read
Best of British recipes: Fancy making your own bread? Get involved in Real Bread Week

Farm Life

Best of British recipes: Fancy making your own bread? Get involved in Real Bread Week

In our new foodie series championing British produce, Jenny Jefferies, author of two award-wining cookbooks will share monthly recipes with Farmers Guardian.

clock 18 February 2023 • 4 min read
In your field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'Sadly, there are more giant pandas left than Saddleback pigs'

Farm Life

In your field: Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood - 'Sadly, there are more giant pandas left than Saddleback pigs'

Alice Dyer and Adam Lockwood are new entrant farmers growing baby leaf salad crops across 142 hectares (350 acres), rented from six landowners, including a 53ha (130-acre) Warwickshire County Council tenancy near Evesham to grow their organic business.

clock 18 February 2023 • 2 min read