Concern over slow uptake of electronic tags

AUCTIONEERS have voiced concern that sheep are being sent to market without being electronically tagged.

Blowfly – Don’t be fooled by cold weather

SHEEP farmers are being urged to treat against blowfly and midges as normal this spring – despite one of the coldest winters for 30 years.

Pig sector backs food labelling rules

Proposed changes to European food rules have been welcomed by English pig producers after Food Standards Agency research highlighted confusion among consumers over “country of origin” labelling.

Better fodder beet means higher yields

High-performing fodder beet is helping farmers to produce extra dry matter yields.

Pig managers on course for success

FIVE pig producers from Norfolk and Suffolk are among the first 11 managers to take their place on the BPEX Professional Managers Development Scheme 2010, an 18-month course which begins in January.

Call to cut bovine viral diarrhoea losses

ENGLAND needs a national programme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) to end the major health and economic problems it is causing, an expert has warned.