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We are looking to fill the above position for a substantial, well invested free-range egg unit. Family owned - the modern enterprise consists of multi-tiered housing, robotic packing and in-house milling.

We seek an enthusiastic individual, committed to the highest standards of welfare and production. Responsible for the operational management of the unit, there is real opportunity for the right person to make their mark and progress their career with this progressive business.

Duties include managing a team of 3, record-keeping, preparation for customer visits, plus some assistance with arable and milling operations. Evening and weekend cover is expected as part of a rota system.

In return, we offer an excellent remuneration package, including a beautifully set 3-bed family house...

EA chair discusses climate change on the Today programme

Written by Defra Press Office



Data from the Met Office showing that record temperatures in 2019 have concluded a decade of high temperatures has been covered by the Guardian, BBC News, and the...

Written by Agriland Team

AgriLand has been busy delving through raw (registration) statistics to find out which tractor brands are poised to top the sales (registrations) league in the Republic of Ireland – in 2019.

Also Read: What was the best-selling individual tractor (model) in Ireland in 2019?
We’ve sifted through registration data up to mid-to-late December so, while not stretching to the very end of the calendar year, these figures should serve as a reasonably reliable...

Written by John Swire

Agri-business will enjoy greater access to the latest independent advice backed by world-leading research and innovation, thanks to a new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and ADAS.

Running alongside their existing independent services, SRUC and ADAS will pool their impact orientated research expertise to offer a truly national agricultural and rural knowledge service for farmers, growers and all agricultural businesses

Through the joint venture, new and existing partners will be able to tap into the experts in ADAS and SRUC – which includes SAC Consulting – and their specialist consultancy and diagnostic services, as well as education and...

Written by John Swire

In his New Year message, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales chairman Kevin Roberts has urged the media to take a balanced approach to covering issues of diet and sustainability in 2020.

Mr. Roberts has criticised elements of the media in the past for failing to distinguish between environmentally-damaging farming practices across the world and the far more sustainable, low-intensity ways in which beef and sheep are reared in countries such as Wales.

He congratulated journalists who were taking a more intelligent and balanced approach to the debate, and added that it was vital that consumers were well-informed at this time of year, as January usually sees a...

Written by Agriland Team

The chaos that comes with calving a large number of cows in a short space of time is fast approaching on many spring-calving dairy farms.

However, AgriLand has compiled a list of different ways farmers can relieve some of the pressure at this busy time of the year.

1. Minimise the chances of a disease outbreak

In the midst of the calving season the last thing anyone wants is a disease outbreak.

To avoid this, ensure that your cows are up to date with all vaccines. Where scour – in particular rotavirus – is an issue, a one-shot vaccine can be administered between three and 12 weeks before calving to prevent this...

Written by Rachel Martin

National Farmers’ Union president Minette Batters spoke of opportunities for farming in the decade ahead in her New Year’s address.

Batters stressed that a priority for Government for the year would be to reach a trade deal with the EU which supports a profitable and sustainable UK farming sector.

The NFU president also called financial incentives to support agriculture’s ambitions to become net-zero by 2040.

She said: “This time last year I said that 2019 was going to be a pivotal time for British farming. I wasn’t wrong, but if this year has been big, 2020 is going to be monumental.

Two Brexit extensions and a General Election later, we find ourselves...

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Additional person to join our small team to help all of us look after our 120 sows, 200 sheep, 140 cattle and 450 acres of land.

Cottage available too. 5 miles from Colchester.

Pm for more details

Hi I'm 33 year old looking for a harvest placement in 2020
Lots of experience grain hauling cultivating etc based in glos willing to relocate for harvest season
Also any silaging and maize positions

I am seeking a job in the above roles, i have relevant qualifications and experience: DSC1 and Full Trained Hunter Status, Qualified Lambing Shepherd, Farm/Estate Building Maintenance certificate, Qualified Butcher, Humane Livestock Dispatch Qualified/Trained, Quad and Trailer certificate, wildlife management.
I am happy to help out with any other Farm/Estate/livestock work whether fulltime or self employed basis.
Please contact me for more details..
Thanks

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I am Still available from Now until first week in March, happy to undertake or assist with any livestock work, or general repairs/maintenance work, Anything considered.
please get intouch for more info..
Thanks

We are an experienced dairy farming family seeking a tenancy or contract farming position , If this is of interest please contact me for a chat in confidence.
07971540869

Written by Rachel Martin

Showgoers at this year’s RUAS Winter Fair might have felt themselves doing a doubletake as they saw international rugby star (and Armagh beef farmer) Rory Best strolling through the stands of the dairy show.

A lucky rugby fan was given a money-can’t-buy experience – an overnight stay for two at the four-star Titanic Hotel and a private lunch with the Ireland legend – at this year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair.

The Dillon family travelled all the way from Galway to meet Best – who is the only Irish captain to have a win over Australia, New Zealand and South Africa – as part of a competition run by livestock management software company Herdwatch.

Winner John Dillon...

Written by Rachel Martin

Environmental assurance system LEAF Marque has today announced that the latest version of its standard will come into effect on January 1, 2020.

The new ‘version 15.0’ includes changes in four key areas: Animal husbandry; soil health; biodiversity; and community engagement.

Its global relevance has been strengthened to reflect different production systems and steps taken to ensure consistency in language and a greater emphasis on continual improvement and efficiency throughout.

The publication of the standard on October 1, 2019, followed a two-year public consultation process involving a broad sweep of interested parties, from LEAF members, farmers, scientists...

Please see the attached file with details of the position we are advertising for.
The position has become available due to a long serving member of the farm retiring.
Based west of Peterborough.
Feel free to get in touch for further information or if you have any trouble opening the attachment.

Climate change has cut Australian farm profits by 22% a year over past 20 years, report says

Written by Paul Karp

Agriculture department report says changes in climate since 2000 have reduced revenue of cropping farms by $1.1bn a year

Climate change has reduced Australian farms’ average annual profitability by 22%, or around $18,600 per farm, in the past two decades, according to the agriculture department.

In a report released on Wednesday, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has found that since 2000 changes in climate have reduced the revenue of Australian cropping farms by a total of $1.1bn a year.

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Written by Agriland Team

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index is after taking a tumble of more than 5% to record back-to-back drops following its latest auction – and last event of the year – today, Tuesday, December 17.

Today’s tender – Event 250 – concluded with the GDT Price Index down 5.1%, according to the trading platform.

Lasting two hours and 26 minutes, the event saw 190 bidders participate across 18 bidding rounds, with 142 winning bidders emerging.

A total of 35,748MT of product was sold on the day.

Key Results:

• AMF index down 0.3%, average price US$4,866/MT;
• Butter index down 2.4%, average price US$3,886/MT;
• BMP not offered;
• Ched index up 1.7%, average...