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Muller farmers forced to dump milk due to plant breakdown 'will be compensated in full'
Dairy

Muller farmers forced to dump milk due to plant breakdown 'will be compensated in full'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 22 April 2025 • 3 min read
Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council
Livestock

Climate and global trade dominate livestock issues at NFU council

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
10 cattle safety tips to keep countryside safe for visitors this Easter
Livestock

10 cattle safety tips to keep countryside safe for visitors this Easter

Caroline Stocks
clock 17 April 2025 • 2 min read
Avian influenza – the latest updates on cases, risk levels, prevention zones and measures
Poultry

Avian influenza – the latest updates on cases, risk levels, prevention zones and measures

Katie Fallon
clock 14 April 2025 • 3 min read
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From hill to ring: A Mule breeder's journey
Livestock

From hill to ring: A Mule breeder's journey

In a brand-new video series, Farmers Guardian will be following young farmer Charles Hancocks from lambing time through to sale day for a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into producing the North of England Mule

clock 23 April 2025 • 10 min read
A passion for Valais Blacknose sheep leads to show and sale success
Sheep

A passion for Valais Blacknose sheep leads to show and sale success

Following Swiss traditions has enabled a commercial sheep producer to make the grade as a top Valais Blacknose breeder

clock 14 April 2025 • 9 min read
Careers special: How one young farmer built her calf rearing business from scratch
Careers

Careers special: How one young farmer built her calf rearing business from scratch

24-year-old Exeter young farmer Elle Slade said it made sense to go into calf rearing due to the low acreage requirement. She said her new venture was her way of bringing something back to the family farm

clock 13 April 2025 • 6 min read
Beef special: Attention to detail pays off for Cambridgeshire Stabiliser herd
Livestock

Beef special: Attention to detail pays off for Cambridgeshire Stabiliser herd

Dan Burling was a project scientist and agricultural lecturer before he returned to the family's beef and arable farm 15 years ago

clock 03 April 2025 • 7 min read
New vaccine cuts calf scour losses and antibiotic use at Lancashire dairy
Dairy

New vaccine cuts calf scour losses and antibiotic use at Lancashire dairy

A Lancashire dairy farmer has significantly reduced calf scours, mortality, and antibiotic use by vaccinating cows in late pregnancy against cryptosporidium parvum

clock 02 April 2025 • 7 min read
Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher
Livestock

Beef special: Bi-cropping and protein crops prove cost effective for beef finisher

Keen to rear his beef cattle on home-grown proteins, Lancashire farmer Luke Gardner has also thrown bi-cropping into the mix

clock 31 March 2025 • 9 min read
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