Farmers are focusing more than ever on getting the most from forage, and the Grassland & Muck event is seeking farmers’ views on how they manage their pasture. In return, a lucky six respondents will win a pair of tickets to this year’s Grassland & Muck Event, which will be held at Stoneleigh from 24 to 25 May. (more…)
Poultry producers are facing a particularly high risk of red mite infestation this spring, with warm weather and the need to house birds causing outbreaks across the country. (more…)
Early spring is an opportune time for farmers to assess their grass swards, to maximise productivity in the season ahead. Charlie Morgan, grassland consultant at GrassMaster, will be speaking at this year’s Grassland & Muck Event, and offers his top five tips for getting the most from pasture. (more…)
Farmers need to act now to take advantage of five-year averaging and potentially reduce their income tax bills, according to rural accountant Old Mill. (more…)
Soil health is becoming increasingly important to farmers, affecting crop vigour and yields, bio-diversity, and profitability. But it’s not often that arable producers get below ground level to really see what’s going on, which is why Cereals 2017 is enabling them to do just that. (more…)
Keeping track of cow fertility, health and welfare has become incredibly straightforward, with the use of a multi-purpose bolus. (more…)