Pig slurry and poultry manure could be used to generate clean energy while providing commercial opportunities for farmers, say university researchers.
Read moreHerbage seeds can mitigate drought
Read moreMore pig and poultry producers are showing interest in the benefits of including hybrid rye in feed rations.
Read moreA drop in broiler intestinal health among poultry flocks during the summer months is becoming more pronounced, suggests the latest data.
Read moreIndustry leaders have welcomed a Defra decision to drop plans for compulsory animal welfare labels on food items.
Read moreYeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 17/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights fasterr – generating more profit, suggests a study.
Read moreLivestock producers are being encouraged to re-consider home grown concentrates to bolster rations where silage analysis indicates low energy forage.
Read moreRapidly increasing changes to farm support means sheep producers should seek professional advice, say experts.
Read moreHigh cull cow prices are encouraging dairy farmers to reassess their future, with some taking the opportunity to leave the industry.
Read moreHeat stress is becoming a costly problem on UK dairy farms with some businesses losing up to £90,000 due to their cattle overheating, according to results from an ongoing study.
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