Suffolk farm fined after worker injured
Suffolk farm fined after worker injured.
‘Keep clean’ DVD to help pig producers
BPEX is offering help for pig producers with their cleaning and disinfection (C&D) – made harder now as temperatures rise above zero, thaw sets in and units become muddier.
EBLEX to research Halal meat market
New research into the Halal meat market has been commissioned by EBLEX after the 2011 Census revealed a significant rise in the Muslim population.
Sheep survey deadline extended
The deadline for the 2012 British Sheep Breed Survey has been extended until 28 February to give sheep producers more time to make sure their flock is counted.
Pig industry’s ‘back room boy’ will be badly missed
Nick Bird, director and co-owner of control and monitoring specialists Farmex Ltd, died suddenly from a heart condition on 13 January. He was 60.
Carbon calculator for sheep farmers
Practical on-farm changes that can cut a sheep farm’s carbon footprint and improve returns can be tested with a new online tool.
Lamb prices in spotlight at conference
Falling lamb prices and forecasts for beef production will come under the spotlight this month at a major industry event.
Mind the gap, pig producers warned
The gap between pig cost of production in the UK and EU is gradually narrowing, reveal the latest industry statistics.
Don’t let cost-cutting hit herd health, dairy farmers urged
Dairy farmers should avoid cutting back nutrients so much it reduces herd performance, says feed supplement supplier Ufac.
Livestock auctioneers appoint new chairman
The newly appointed chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association says he is looking forward to ensure that producers will continue to be well-served by both auctioneers and the market.