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Having calved the first 20 cows to a new bull 3 have been the wrong way round. I cannot remember the last time we had one the wrong way round let alone 3. 2 have had to be out via ceaser as they were too large to jack out and I’ve just calved another the wrong way round tonight but the calf was...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Red Tractor has said claims from English beef and lamb producers that they have “world-leading standards” look to be correct, according to a new report from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The report is the first of...

Just been to ring a lamb that was passed over first time as his testicles were tiny and tight to his body. He's around a three weeks old now, so assuming his balls would now be in the sack, I caught him to find they are no better than the first time, still tight to his body, and way to tight to...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Welsh beef production is likely to see medium term price stability as supply is expected to tighten, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Statistics from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shows that the Great British...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Deadweight lamb prices have “soared” by more than 20% in the last nine weeks as a tightening of supply to market plays a “significant part”. This is according to the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) market bulletin, which also...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that its biennial Scot Sheep 2024 event will feature an “extensive” trade stand area. NSA Scotland said the event will be the “most important specialist event in the calendar for sheep producers in...

Anyone know if these are available yet in the UK? I heard rumours someone had imported embryos in 2022? Vowed i would never touch sheep but having seen them delivering superb results in Albury Wodonga when visiting if i can get my hands on some here ill swap some of my cattle for sheep. They...

Been thinking for a while they should be updating the grid to reflect the current price, they have now updated it but there doesn't seem to be much change. If we take as an example beef at £3.40/kg a few years ago, the difference between R= and U+ was 20p, if we take that on to say £5.10/kg...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has predicted that lamb sales during Easter in the UK will be “epic” this year. AHDB anticipates retailers will strongly promote lamb through the key Easter, Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr holidays, and...

Got a few ewes that have gone blind for a few different reasons but all in good condition etc. what have people done in the past? Cull on farm? Guessing most marts wouldn't want them through the ring

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland Lamb and hogget prices in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) have shown a significant contrast over the last month. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the deadweight standard quality quotation (SQQ), which...

Bought a few cattle on van numbers do i have to keep them 90 days to make them assured or does the van make it any a,shorter while

He didn't once mention the farmer's supply chain, that all the risk is placed on farmers, without any compensation. He seems to think the NFU is solely an arm of DEFRA!

Anyone else feel insulted by Bagshaws auctioneer in Bakewell when selling your livestock, the one that is meant to be the senior partner makes various comments about eith store cattle or store lambs when selling, heard him say once they only had hay and that seems to have blown away

How very generous …….. How VERY condescending ! The open market can decide the value and we can decide if we want to sell at that price “supermarket god complex reaches new levels” should have been your headline @Abi Kay

This is a long post from me but I hope you can find time to read it all. I am an Honorary Professor in Food Economics at the University of Nottingham and I acted as the secretary to the AHDB’s AgEcon Advisory Group for 3 years (2018-21). The Group was dissolved by AHDB in 2022. As a consultant I...

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https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RedTractorStakeholder/ I have just had this bought to my attention. Red tractor survey to ‘inform’ the reviewers. first I have heard of it, nothing in the latest member matters, on any email or on social media. feels like they are trying to keep it quiet as usual.

Anyone responded to the email from Quality Meat Scotland asking for a review of their proposed new sheep and cattle "standards"? Thirty pages of words in tiny print didn't encourage much enthusiasm for study, and the feedback form seemed specifically designed to limit the amount of feedback...

Thinking of keeping my bull calves whole this year instead of castrating and taking them right through to fat. Is there much to consider when doing this? I’m going to have plenty barley this next year to feed them on and I know they need to be gone by 16 months old. what’s the best way to make...