Livestock
Livestock
Feasibility studies are going ahead to establish the possibility of using visual technology and computer algorithms to identify behavioural patterns in dairy cows which could indicate illness. Hannah Noble reports.
17 December 2020
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2 min read
Livestock
Herbal leys are a popular option for livestock farmers because of their associated benefits in animal health, reduction in fertiliser costs, soil health and grazing improvements. But are they worth the price tag which comes w
17 December 2020
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5 min read
Livestock
From January 1, 2021, dairy farmers selling their milk to Arla could see an increased number of calves on their farmers due to the co-operative’s new calf policy. Katie Jones looks at research into temporary calf
17 December 2020
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1 min read
Arable
Farmers in Wales can expect to keep direct payments until at least 2022 under new plans outlined by the Welsh Government as it moves towards a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
16 December 2020
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4 min read
Livestock
An NMR/RABDF Gold Cup winner has increased cow numbers to 1,830 since winning the award as an 80-cow herd, but it is not just a numbers game for the family, as the name is synonymous with some of the most influential cow families. Debbie James reports.
16 December 2020
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8 min read
Livestock
The Lanark Crackers sale of Texel females saw the breed’s ewe lamb record smashed.
16 December 2020
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1 min read
Livestock
THE Red Ladies Derby sale of pedigree Limousins at Carlisle peaked at 18,000gns for Goldies Pamela from Bruce Goldie, Mouswald.
16 December 2020
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1 min read
Arable
Farmers must speak to their suppliers and confirm productivity-boosting equipment is available to order before accepting their Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) by January 18, 2021.
15 December 2020
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1 min read
Arable
Next year will see farmers facing a complex mix of challenges, whatever happens with Brexit, farm business consultants Andersons have said. By Jonathan Wheeler
15 December 2020
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3 min read
