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The launch of the Government’s second Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill has failed to consider the availability and capacity of UK abattoirs, National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker has warned.

The sun has been shining in recent weeks, but judging by Tuesday’s announcement on a UK-Australia trade deal, it seems the light has yet to penetrate the windows of Number 10 or the Department for International Trade.

Compound feed manufacturer ABN said the uncertainty leading up to the Brexit trade deal helped it accelerate supply chain traceability and monitor its environmental impact

The industry’s updated Dairy Roadmap will help to demonstrate that dairy is part of a sustainable and nutritious diet in light of evolving environmental and climate policy, farm groups have said.

Italian ryegrass is arguably more difficult to control than black-grass, being less responsive to cultural controls, but a new herbicide is helping to get on top of the weed.

When describing integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, recording when you do not take action, such as not applying a chemical, could be just as important as noting when you do.

The Great Yorkshire Show will take place as planned this July, despite the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday, June 14, delaying the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

Farming unions have expressed their disappointment at the failure to provide further detail about global sustainability policies at the G7 summit.

With some growers beginning to get black-grass under control using cultural methods and new chemistry on the way, things are looking brighter for black-grass control.

In conjunction with Bayer we will be keeping track of winter wheat development over two cultivation strategies, and using Rapid Disease Detection results to monitor disease progress through the season.