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Research carried out by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute, University of Missouri and Teagasc has discovered the possibility of developing a diagnostic test for the early detection of bovine respiratory disease (BRD).

Children from five primary schools in Sussex and Surrey have taken part in a new local scheme designed to encourage greater understanding of farming.

The retailer emphasised there would be no impact on producer prices but the drop comes as the other major retailers increase prices on the back of surging production costs

Easter and the Islamic festivals have provided a boost to both prime lamb and cull sheep prices across the UK.

With escalating fertiliser costs and the prospect of tight feed ingredient markets next winter, the importance of maximising feed output from your own resources will remain a priority for dairy farmers. Farmers Guardian reports.

There are various options available to grow a good quality maize crop while still meeting environmental goals. Farmers Guardian reports.

Trials to grow British strawberries all year-round in world’s largest vertical farm set to start in Bristol this month.

The application window for the Government’s Lump Sum Exit Scheme has now opened to help farmers exit the sector in a ‘managed’ way.

Farmers producing electricity have been urged to apply for funding to meet new regulations coming in on September 1.

Winter oats may need treating with a fungicide earlier than normal this spring as crops face higher disease pressure following a relatively mild winter.