The future of farm management will be debated at a major agricultural conference in London next month. Organised by the Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM), the National Farm Management Conference will see a host of top speakers take to the stage on Tuesday, 7 November at the QEII Centre,... Read more
Farmers are being advised to get ewes in the correct condition before tupping to avoid a second year of poor scanning rates. Grass growth rates stunted by lack of rain during May and June have largely returned to normal following the warm, wet summer. But a close eye still... Read more
Dairy farmers are being urged to start planning now for winter feeding to ensure cows receive consistent rations and achieve optimum milk yields. With varying silage quality experienced this year, nutrition experts say it is important for dairy farmers to undertake analysis of their forages to gain an accurate... Read more
Livestock producers are being advised to increase hygiene levels in cattle enclosures and calving equipment to prevent unnecessary calf losses this winter. Winter calving can present farmers with a host of environmental challenges, with colder temperatures threatening the survival of weaker animals, the increased risk of disease, and reduced... Read more
A government fund for new or refurbished calf housing has opened for applications from beef and dairy producers. The Calf Housing for Health and Welfare fund offers grants from £15,000 to £500,000. It covers up to 40% of the cost of calf housing and buildings which improve health and welfare... Read more
Three new forage maize varieties from Limagrain have been added to the BSPB/NIAB Descriptive List for 2023-24. The list compares major maize varieties across the key growing locations of the UK. Comparisons are made on crop dry matter, crop yield, agronomic data such as lodging, and quality characteristics of... Read more
A farmer-owned grain cooperative is reaping the benefits after replacing two ageing driers with a state-of-the-art system. Weald Granary in Wiltshire installed two continuous flow Svegma driers in time for last year’s harvest. They replaced a pair of driers installed at the cooperative’s Marlborough site in 1987 and 1988, explained... Read more
An Essex farmer and contractor has just completed his first full season with an upgraded round baler to meet increased demand from customers. Trading as J Byford Agricultural Contracting, Jack Byford started offering his contract baling service in 2020 from his based near Clacton. He has built up a... Read more
Agricultural testing experts Eurofins Agro UK have opened a new facility in Suffolk as farming continues to embrace data-driven systems. Opening of the Needham Market testing station follows a sharp rise in demand for soil, slurry, compost and forage analysis, said managing director Andrew Shead. All Eurofins agricultural testing... Read more
A Lincolnshire grain processing specialist is working with an award-winning cheese-maker to remove imported soya bean meal from the diet of its 300-cow organic dairy herd. Scunthorpe-based McArthur Agriculture develops, builds and maintains food and feed processing systems for the food supply chain. It is working with Somerset cheese-maker Godminster... Read more
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