animal feed

Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland Nitrogen use efficiency in the food system is between 5% and 15% which indicates “huge” losses to the environment, a new report by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL has shown. The dependency of the food system on fossil fuel-based...

Have a recently vacated cottage, one room appears to have latterly been used as a cat latrine. Carpet is out, underlay out, windows open (not wide enough for any marauders to get in) and ventilated for about a month. Still stinks. Noticeable staining on the wooden floor, feels like the smell...

AHDB’s Cereals and Oilseeds Sector Council would like your questions about proposals to improve services and deliver more by increasing levy rates from the start of the 2024/25 financial year. Sector Chair Tom Clarke will be taking part in a Q and A session, responding to questions from levy...

She's clearly biased towards the coporate members of the NFU compared to the farmer members. She's finishing naturally in February apparently but should she still be there today? When she first took over she was on the Red Tractor board and wanted to remain on it whilst being NFU president...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is forecasting that UK wheat and barley stocks will remain tight, relative to envisaged demand for the remainder of 2023/2024. One of the key factors coming into play is the year-on-year...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland An independent review of assurance in the combinable crops supply chain in the UK is to take place over the coming months. The work has been commissioned by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Cereals and Oilseeds Sector...

I had a email this morning asking me to vote for existing and 2 new council members None of the candidates I was ask to vote for have been nominated / seconded by farmers so I don't see that is actually a democratic process at all - its more a ratification of AHDB's interview and recruitment...

We are UK-based wholesalers trying to expand our reach and are capable of supplying large quantities of high-quality sunflower meal from the Black Sea region at competitive prices, ideal for animal feed. As we aim to broaden our business, we're seeking assistance in connecting with potential...

Industry group cuts European total cereal production for 2023. COCERAL is the European trade association in cereals, oilseeds, rice, pulses, olive oil, oils and fats, animal feed, and general agriculture products. Their latest forecast has cut total European cereal production from 296.7 to...

As I haven’t seen Machinery Rings mentioned on TFF, I am interested to know if many are still in business With the ever increasing cost of machinery one would have thought Machinery Rings would have a place in farming. That said I appreciate that Machinery Rings don’t run them selves, so if it...

Has anyone read this next load of £hit coming at us from Red Tractor, Way beyond their remit . Cant find the link can someone help ?

Can I mix some urea fertiliser in with my wheat to bring protein up slightly? Would be 30-40g per kg with max intake of 120-160g per cow per day obviously not strictly feed grade but have heard of people doing it and it being ok? Would be done with a proper mill and mix lorry so would be mixed...

Proposals for increasing the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) levy rates from the start of the 2024/25 financial year have been published by the Sector Councils representing Beef and Lamb, Cereals and Oilseeds, Dairy and Pork. Levy payers are being given the opportunity...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The introduction of digital passports for combinable crops produced in Great Britain (GB) has become a distinct possibility. Recent days have seen plans for a consultation on the matter confirmed. The process will take place during autumn 2023 and...

Whats the best way and most cost effective to transport 1t bags a reasonable distance. I have been getting a lot of requests for bulk products which we sell, however quite a few of these deliveries are 2hours or more away. The order might be for a 2 1t bags of product, and I dont have a vehicle...

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/...

Draft letter to AHDB C&O Council from BFU. BFU members, please see this thread within BFU forums if you have any suggestions for amendments before we send it. https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/correspondence-to-ahdb-cereals-and-oilseeds.396711/ Copy of correspondence:- To: AHDB...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Former agriculture minister, Brendan Smith, has said that Irish farmers need to receive sustainable prices as a priority – now and into the future. Speaking at the recent 50th anniversary event for Teemore Engineering, the Cavan-Monaghan TD...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott MLA, has urged dairy farmers, milk processors and animal feed companies to work closely together over the coming months. He made the call against the backdrop of further pressure coming...

In todays "Sunday Times" is an article concerning indigenous production of "Nitrogen Fertilizer". To summarize the article into one sentence. All of our N fertilizer is now to be imported. Perhaps a forum member can put the complete piece on here please.