Advice

In these unprecedented times, farming’s pivotal role in feeding the nation has been brought back into sharp focus.

It is vital cattle producers have a plan to minimise, manage and treat parasitic infections before they reduce productivity and business profitability, according to Boehringer Ingelheim.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown on March 25 to reduce further spread of Covid-19.

Health and Safety chiefs have issued a warning after a farmer was killed while trimming tree branches.

Farmers are being warned to take extra care to ensure livestock and machinery are protected from theft as thieves try to cash in on demand for food amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Farm fuel supplies should be unaffected by the coronavirus, following some farmer reports of delays to deliveries.

Maximise energy in your grass and ‘lock-in’ as much as possible when you turn it into silage. New research points the way.

Using the right adjuvants could be key to ensuring herbicide efficacy this year, following the challenging weather for planting crops and applying herbicides.

With 40 per cent of food eaten out of the home in the UK, the Government’s decision to close pubs and restaurants will have a major impact on demand.

Concerns have been raised that cattle prices could drop over the coming weeks, with demand for steaks from both the food service sector and retailers plummeting due to the coronavirus epidemic.