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Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the recent farm income figures are a “mixed bag”. The Scottish chief statistician released figures on 2022/23 farm incomes yesterday (Thursday, March 21). These show...

Good morning, as part of my university dissertation research, I am investigating dairy stakeholders attitudes towards climate mitigation strategies. So far the results have shown over 35% of UK dairy farmers have engaged with some-form of climate mitigation strategy, with a further 90%...

3 week old Angus and Hereford calves, out of crossbred cows, well reared and will be a decent size for age. How much should we ask? Always do price across the board for bulls and heifers; last year was 120 bulls, 90 heifers. Same buyer for three years, he collects within a couple of days of when...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas, although challenging, cows are now returning to grass. Many dairy farmers are asking themselves ‘when will silage be removed from the diet?’ and ‘when can cows be turned out grazing...

Piece in today's Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/17c78956-926a-4336-82b8-b7d03280abab?shareToken=b7c5cad963ae805bbdbe135f542df425 In case link doesn't work: FWIW, my thoughts are that farms DO need to cut water pollution. If the water industry finally sort their act out then...

Farming Podcast: improving animal health and welfare on your farm Written by Martin Jenkins In this episode of the Farming podcast, our lead for healthier animals, Martin Jenkins, talks to dairy farmer Karen Halton. They are joined by infectious disease expert and vet James Russell...

Nearly everyone ive asked to do a "job" is at or over retirement age, busy as hell? Examples, metal worker/welder, blacksmith, motorcycle dent, classic bike painter, thatcher, motorcycle seat recoverer, maker, etc etc etc? Just named a few, i bet others can name many other skills/ trades, that...

We are looking at buying a farm steading and part of our business plan includes constructing a new shed and converting an existing shed looking for advice on things to consider and a sounding board on whether our plans sound reasonable. Converting existing earth floor shed to slatted sheep...

Just wondering if any fellow west Walian producers on here have any thoughts on the new set up ? Certainly looks impressive & they seem confident in their plans , what does anyone else think ? thanks.

We don’t use a huge amount of straw. Maybe 40 tons a season. For large calf pens. (7) calving pad and colostrum group. Would the savings in straw usage given the ever rising price warrant the dust and cost of some Sort of straw chopper/shredder? all but one pen would be easy access.

Apart from not grazing calving has gone well. very little mastitis none at all in the heifers. However we have around 8% with a blind quarters. I was unable to test seal the quarters in question before Christmas. Suggesting the problem had occurred earlier In their lives. thoughts on what...

You lose one little vote ,and then throw your toys out of your pram

Even after 7 or 8yrs, I still consider myself as a newcomer to sheep rearing. As my own lambing comes near an end and my mind starts to function somewhat nearer to usual, I'm wondering what others consider an acceptable or even inevitable level of lamb mortality at time of lambing itself and...

432: Bluetongue: When will a BTV-3 vaccine be found? Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Work to find a vaccine for the BTV-3 strain of bluetongue continues after cases were confirmed in cows and sheep in England. Veterinary vaccine consultant Professor Andy Peters, Dr...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending on when you planned for mating to begin, you will be between four to six weeks away from breeding. Something that needs to be...

OK. You may or may not have seen this tragic event that unfolded in Melbourne yesterday. My question is how can this happen? With oh&s laws around working from heights. Even for trades on single story dwellings a rail system is required and tethering for working on rooves Why and how can...

I’ve a number of last years ewe lambs running , the plan was to sell half as shearling breeding ewes as they are decent sorts. But the price of hogs at the moment means they need to be £250 plus as shearlings……

Hi. How much silage would I need for 200 holstein cows housed all year round. I know there are variables whole crop, maize and other feeds just would like a rough figure thanks

Watching a US big hay maker , orchard grass and Timothy was the gear they preferred

Good Afternoon folks, We have just been told by our landlord (National Trust) that they will not be renewing our tenancy as they want to "Do something other than farming with the land" So after building a very successful farm business over 25 years we are going to have to move. We will be...