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    Could this be the end of the dairy industry as we know it?

    Precision fermentation which can make dairy protein without the cow! Seemingly cream cheese and ice cream being sold in the US now using this method! https://perfectday.com/...
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    Where in the world?

    If you were young and looking to get going in farming where in the world do you think offers the best opportunities, lifestyle and value for money?
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    Fleckvieh - OAD milking

    Has anyone got experience of milking Fleckvieh on a once a day milking routine? Thoughts? Thanks
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    Looking For Work Machinery operator available for weekend work - Oxfordshire

    Experience in the following: 360 Excavator Loading shovels & telehandlers Forage Harvester Most Tractor Operations in both arable and livestock situations Class 2 HGV Also got experience in wide range of livestock but primarily seeking machinery work. I now work in an office during the week...
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    Plant Based Milk gaining market share

    https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/sep/17/britons-drink-plant-based-milk-demand I must admit I actually use soya milk in my cereal as I simply prefer the taste......and I come from a dairy farm! However, for tea nothing beats the real thing.
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    How much are you going to plant this year?

    With the good wheat prices currently, are we going to try to see more wheat planted?
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    300 acres starting from scratch

    Hello all, Hypothetical question here. What would everyone do if they had a 300 acre greenfield site of grade 3 land? Build a dairy? Go all cereals? Sheep? Location; Northumberland Cheers Steakeater
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    Tractor Price Inflation

    Been several years since I looked at the price of a brand new tractor. In fact 2005 was the last time! Back then it was possible to buy a TS115 New Holland for around £30k ish and a TM155 for less than 40k from memory. I just read this week's Farmer's Weekly and there is an article comparing...
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    Winter Barley Planting

    With all the talk around the disaster of winter wheat planting currently. I was wondering how did people get on with their winter barley planting? Did most people get it in before the weather got real bad or have they just given up on it?
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    Feeding more barley?

    Interested to hear everyone's thoughts on this. With feed barley being nearly the same price as feed wheat now, are people beginning to feed less barley to their own livestock? If so, what are you feeding instead? I suppose the dry autumn may mean that it is not relevant yet, if so, what are...
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    Why don't more people use Aberdeen Angus?

    With the large premium a farmer gets for Aberdeen Angus Beef I am surprised more people do not use them as a terminal sire? Is it because the premium does not make up for the slower growth and worse conformation?
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    4x4 Vehicles: BMW - X3 M Sport

    4x4 Vehicles: BMW - X3 M Sport Category: 4x4 Vehicles Manufacturer: BMW Price: £17495 Condition: Used Description: This BMW X3 M Sport is like new with one former keeper, full service history and a Full Year's MOT with no advisories. Recently fitted new brake discs all round. I am very...
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    Erucic Acid in Rapeseed

    Quick poll. Who is aware that the EU Commission are considering reducing the Erucic acid levels allowed in foodstuffs from 5% to 2%? Seemingly nearly 40% of the UK rapeseed is going in over 2%! What would happen to all this OSR if this were to occur???
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    Danish Red Heifers - In Calf for sale

    30 Danish Red x In Calf Heifers for sale (some pedigree as well). Sired from the son of the cow below (Skyhigh Herd) with very high PLI, bull has brothers in Ai stations. Heifers due to calf between now and Spring. Please PM for more details. £1400 Location: Ayr, Scotland TB4 area.
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    Lease or buy new car?

    I am changing the motor and am considering leasing a car instead of buying one. What are people's thoughts of this? https://www.nationwidevehiclecontracts.co.uk/hot-leasing-offers
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    Holiday in Canada

    Planning on going to Canada this summer for 2-3 weeks on holiday. original plan was to fly to Vancouver, spend a few days on Vancouver Island and then head to the Rockies. Now considering dropping the Vancouver region to save money and just flying in and out of Calgary and doing the Rockies...
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    Wheatfeed through the parlour?

    Our cows are currently getting a standard 18% dairy nut through the parlour and a blend (barley, rapemeal, distillers, minerals) fed up the trough once a day at about 4kgs. We are considering dropping the dairy nut (£210) and just feeding wheatfeed (£145) in the parlour at about 2kgs twice a...
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    Is he mad?

    Recently spoke to a mate of mine from University, he is currently working in an office job earning around 60k per year in his late twenties and is talking about packing it all in and renting a dairy farm local to him in the South West! The farm is 200 acres and he says he has enough savings to...
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    Viking Red Bull

    Originally posted this in the Livestock section but thought here might be better. Does anyone know of any good viking red bulls for sale? Thanks
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    Viking Red Bull

    Does anyone know of any good viking red bulls for sale? Thanks
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