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  1. Hfd Cattle

    Step up Reform Party ?

    Could we see the first Reform MP as a protest vote and a result of the Labour Party ,withdrawing support , for the Rochdale candidate .
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    • Forum: Politics, Covid19 and Brexit
  2. B

    Crew cab pickups to be taxed as cars from July

    Just seen on twitter that HMRC are to re classify crew cabs as cars for employees. As a Ltd Co. reckon it's back to pickups and wee vans. However the cost of them will maybe have stifled demand as it is. Best get the wax oil out and look after my current Hilux...
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  3. J

    Width of slatted pen?

    What's the optimum width of a slatted pen for beef stores/finishing? All fed along one side. Does 15ft sound about right? Is it worth getting the slatted rubber?
  4. Agriland RSS

    Fonterra further increases 2024 forecast farmgate milk price

    Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint lifting by 30c. The forecast farmgate milk price midpoint from New Zealand’s (NZ) largest dairy company has now...
  5. B

    Outwintering in the floods

    How's everyone getting on keeping sheep and cattle outside. Pretty biblical round here. Thinking will have to house the multiples for a month to give us half a chance of getting through to spring.
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    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  6. L

    Tb are we(the English) winning the war?

    https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/incidence-of-tuberculosis-tb-in-cattle-in-great-britain/quarterly-tb-in-cattle-in-great-britain-statistics-notice-september-2023 Not sure when these figures became available. But given the good news for English farmers I’m surprised how little news this...
    • lazy farmer
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
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    What do your calves need for rumen development?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Three key things are needed to aid rumen development in calves during the rearing period: water, concentrates and a source of fibre. Calves should have access to all three from an early age so that development of the rumen can begin. This changes the...
  8. happycows

    Chec’s tb accredited

    Has anyone done this?? I’ve already done the tbas thing in 2022 and revisited 2023. 6 monthly testing with no confirmed cases for 12 years. Lost odd cows but never confirmed so gone clear quickly. Had clear test early December and calve beginning of April to September. Flying herd and beef...
  9. C

    Straw bedding. Blower or spreader?

    Hi Anyone used both over a period? Is there big difference in dust? Straw usage? Ease /speed?
  10. Bigsingle

    Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme AND Protests

    This is the number someone has come up with for the Welsh government for losses down to the new agriculture policy. Great news. Not.
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  11. L

    Dry cow protein

    Hi. Dry cows are short of protein. Had the same issue last yr and had colostrum issues for a while. Feed rep is suggesting we need at least 2 kgs of dry cow rolls &£473 a ton. Is the best solution? Through management calving issues aren’t a big issue here.
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
  12. Agriland RSS

    Ministers agree new AHDB levy rates

    Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Increases in levy rates proposed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) for the beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy, and pork sectors have received approval from ministers in Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs...
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    Milking routine: Are there areas to improve on?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The milking routine on dairy farms is a process that must be done correctly, as mistakes made can result in cell count issues within the herd. An effective milking routine is vital for any dairy farm, in order to ensure that the highest quality milk...
  14. D

    Cattle bought pd+ but not incalf.

    I bought 2 pedigree cows with calves at foot, pd incalf. When I got them home one was riding a week later so I did wonder but thought we will see. Anyway 9months later that cow is now bagging up to calve to my bull the other cow hasn't calved yet either, both were pd+ by my vet but must be to my...
    • dannewhouse
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    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  15. Loadabullocks

    Mobile water trough - top filling

    Any recommendations for water troughs / designs that suit being dragged around most days for mob grazing? Top filling as I have mains water so need the ‘air gap’ dictated by regulations. any photos and advice and experiences appreciated!
  16. J

    Going rates for farm staff?

    THIS IS NOT A JOB ADVERT, ADVICE NEEDED! My brother is set to retire this year so I'm starting to look at taking someone on full-time (50hrs a week). Ideally whom is experienced and competent, for a general mixture of dairy farm work; Alone milking, tractor driving, calf rearing etc. No...
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    • Forum: Dairy Farming
  17. Agriland RSS

    Lower wheat and maize prices lead decline in food price index

    Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland Lower wheat and maize prices have lead a decline in the Food Price Index of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) last month. The index of world food commodity prices fell further in January, with decreases in the prices of...
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  18. C

    Cattle tag and passport mix up

    We have been checking through tags on store cattle and found that we have a passport for a beast that isnt on farm and we have a beast on the farm that we dont have a passport for, both the beast and the passport are born just a few calves apart and from the same farm, i can only presume that...
  19. S

    Dissertation Research Survey

    For my dissertation at Harper Adams University, I am investigating the rearing and destination outcome of UK purebred dairy bull calves. I would greatly appreciate if you could take the time to complete my 10-minute survey by clicking on the link below...
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    Holstein UK announces judges for 2024 ABAB Calf Show, but no venue

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Holstein UK has announced the judges for the 2024 All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) Calf Show but stated that it does not have a confirmed venue for the event yet. Steve McLoughlin will take to the centre of the ring to judge the National Holstein...
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