New Innovations Headline at 2016 Pig and Poultry Fair
Innovation and ideas are the driving force behind development of the livestock industry, and visitors to this year’s British Pig & Poultry Fair are sure to get plenty of both.
Consider pension funds to free up cash flow, advises Old Mill
Farmers should consider using their pensions to free up cash flow during the current downturn, according to Old Mill accountants and financial planners.
New approach needed to tackle antibiotic use, warns St David’s
Veterinary practices need to work more closely with nutritionists and farmers to help them meet demands for antibiotic-free poultry production.
Scottish let sector continues to decline, warns CAAV
The amount of farmland let in Scotland continued to decline in 2015, as more landlords chose not to re-let when tenancies ended, according to a new survey of land occupation.
Policies needed to tackle land use pressure, warns CAAV
Rapid population growth will put intense pressure on land use in the UK over the next 20 years, but so far there are no balanced policies in place to manage it.
Holistic approach needed to reduce antibiotic use
Poultry farmers should work closely with their hatcheries to optimise bird health and reduce antibiotic usage, according to Richard Turner at St David’s Poultry Practice.