It was lovely to meet so many farming folk out and about over the summer, writes Nerys Wright. Thank you for mentioning that you enjoy reading these articles, it’s always nice to hear. I co-host a podcast called The Sheep Geeks with my friend Liz Genever. We’re both sheep consultants... Read more
Egg producers should remain vigilant in managing salmonella risk – and not let success lead to complacency, say industry experts. The UK egg sector has a world-leading record on salmonella control – but producers at Elanco’s recent annual lay conference were told that the risk remains very real indeed.... Read more
Special steps should be taken reduce the risk of mycotoxins in this year’s maize crops, say silage and nutrition experts. Toxic substances produced by certain types of fungi, mycotoxins are becoming more prevalent in maize silage across the UK due to more crops being grown in marginal areas and... Read more
Treat tricky maize harvest with care
Livestock 28/08/2025
Maize growers are advised to check fields frequently for an optimum harvest with many crops expected to be ready four weeks early. Hot summer weather and a warm and dry growing season mean dry matter content has been rising by up to 6-8% per week compared to a more... Read more
An innovative camera and AI system is helping dairy farmers improve productivity and cow health. The system uses a camera fitted to the parlour or race, allowing a bird’s-eye view of the cows as they pass underneath. It assesses mobility and body condition score (BCS), which the farmer can... Read more
• Thousands of visitors expected to attend • Showcase of best British dairy sector • Exhibitors from UK and overseas Final touches are being put to this year’s UK Dairy Day event, which takes place next month at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire. The dedicated annual event for the... Read more
It’s hard to believe for some people, but the decisions you make about weaning in 2025 can directly influence your 2026 lamb crop, writes Nerys Wright. While much attention is rightly given to preparing ewes for tupping, research shows that their body condition score (BCS) and liveweight at weaning... Read more
Specialist technical advice is key Hatchery managers are being encouraged to carry out regular hygiene audits to support their biosecurity protocols. Hatcheries present unique hygiene challenges compared to other farm settings, operating more like food factories which require significantly higher cleanliness standards, says Rob Hallewell, hatchery hygiene expert at... Read more
Farmer leader Tom Bradshaw has urged Keir Starmer to hold firm on poultry production standards when negotiating trade deals. The NFU has written to the Prime Minister calling for the government to continue its balanced approach to trade and to protect UK standards as trade negotiations progress with the... Read more
• Constraints are continual challenge • Sector hampered by too many rules • Planners need to be more consistent A planning overhaul is needed to secure a better future for pig production, industry leaders have told the government. The National Pig Association made the plea in response to Defra’s... Read more
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