JCB says it will exhibit its best-ever range of agricultural macines for productive farming and contracting at next month’s LAMMA 2024 event. The display is likely to include the new JCB Fastrac iCON tractor, boasting a new operating system with a fully configurable operator cab and environment, integrated precision... Read more
Fendt will demonstrate its largest range yet of tractors, machinery and technology at LAMMA 2024. Celebrating 50 years in the UK, the company will showcase its Ideal 10T combine with Superflow 12.2m header, the Rogator 655 sprayer and a range of grassland machinery alongside the new ErgoSteer joystick and... Read more
A host of leading brands will return to next month’s LAMMA event – rejoining regular exhibitors at the UK’s largest farm machinery event at the NEC Birmingham. Due to take place on 17-18 January, the two-day show will see the return of JCB, Case IH, and Massey Ferguson. They... Read more
The Berry family scooped the interbreed pig championship once again with the Stocksbridge herd at last month’s English Winter Fair. Having won last year with a purebred Pietrain, this year they took the honours with a ¾ Pietrain x Large White, which was also crowned in the interbreed pairs... Read more
Pig industry stalwart Hugh Crabtree has won the 2023 David Black Award for his contribution to the sector over 40 years. Mr Crabtree has dedicated his career to improving the welfare and economic production of the industry. He co-founded Farmex – a market leader in ventilation systems for pig... Read more
Pig levy hike ‘vital’ for producers
Livestock 29/11/2023
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has defended proposals for a 20% hike in the pork levy – arguing that it is vital to deliver value for money to producers. Announced in October, the planned increase would be the first for more than 20 years. It follows a challenging... Read more
Farm leaders have called for a poultry meat supply chain inquiry after Defra announced an review aimed at ensuring a fairer market for the egg sector. The NFU said a Defra investigation should also be launched into the broiler sector because poultry producers face similar challenges to egg producers... Read more
Pig and poultry producers are at the forefront of efforts to reduce antibiotics in UK livestock production, confirm the latest figures. UK livestock sectors continue to make positive progress towards antibiotic use targets for the years 2021-2024 – with some sectors reaching goals early, according to the RUMA Targets... Read more
High scanning percentages are prompting reminders for sheep producers to adjust ewe management this winter. Many ewes are carrying twins or triplets – with high percentages a welcome change from last year. But the grass quality is declining so other methods will be needed to maintain ewe body condition... Read more
Farmers forced to open maize silage clamps earlier than expected this year are being warned to keep a close eye on livestock. A challenging season for grass growth has seen more farmers than usual feeding maize silage straight after harvest due to tight forage stocks. But doing so can... Read more
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