The nature of farming is changing. Gone are the days of simply performing well in the field, now farmers also need to be excellent business operators, with clear, resilient strategies in place to remain competitive and profitable. (more…)
Farmers are being told to prepare for an uncertain future amid changing consumer trends, Brexit, and reducing support payments. But how can they prepare for the unknown? (more…)
Poultry worms can cause weight loss, diarrhoea, reduced productivity, anaemia, and even – in serious cases – death. Yet many smallholders are unaware of the need to treat their poultry regularly with a medicated wormer to tackle these pernicious parasites. So what do they need to know? (more…)
Soil health is a hot topic right now, with Michael Gove’s latest announcement to incentivise no-till farming confirming just how much of a priority it is for UK agriculture. (more…)
Soil health is a hot topic right now, with Michael Gove’s latest announcement to incentivise no-till farming confirming just how much of a priority it is for UK agriculture. (more…)
Farmers and landowners will be able to create new housing for local people in England more easily from 6 April, following changes to permitted development rules. (more…)