https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/compliance/independence-of-red-tractor-review-under-threat
So both AHDB and NFU have promised independent reviews into Red Tractor to dampen the flames caused by the farmer outrage over Greener Farm commitment plans
It's easy to promise such things but HOW do you...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Paul Sargeant, a farmer and butcher from Gayton, Staffordshire, judged the carcass and joint competitions at this year’s English Winter Fair.
The English Winter Fair took place from November 18-19 and Sargeant said he had a tough job choosing the...
Hello all,
I have around 100 breeding ewes that run along side the family flock of 500 beltex ewes. I work off farm relief milking and odd full days calf rearing way from home making a decent wage for myself. But as I’ve hit the age of 20 I no longer have the inthusiasm to lamb ewes
Meaning I...
Just picked up a catalogue from my local market for this Fridays store cattle and sheep sale,and noticed on the back,all sellers have to have a "VAN" by December 13th. The catalogue always has a column for "FA" or just left blank if the farm is not.
Why cant we now just have "VA" instead of FA...
Over the next few weeks we are expanding are suckler herd and reducing the sheep numbers. We make are suckler cows out of the beef calves born off are dairy cows. At the minute we run alot of Lims and Charollais. With the plan to bull therm with a Bazidaise, Charollais or Blond. I’m after a cow...
With the price of meal this year I am assuming there is no much point in feeding those light ish lambs.. (under 34/35kg)
if access to winter grass probably be good to keep them ticking and feed heavy later on, but I dont have that so the only option I can see is put them in the mart see what...
Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) said the Welsh beef industry is hoping that recent good weather will help boost prices after a disappointing summer.
HCC said the welcome warm weather may fire up garden barbecues after a dull July and...
This gives guide as to the relative demand for various breeds. Just look at the average for Texel tup shearlings and
Blue faced Leicesters. And Lleyns!!!
https://borderunion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Results-Summary-for-Shearlings-2023_v2.pdf
Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland
Ulster Grassland Society recently hosted a successful visit to the Kilkeel farm of James, and Brenda Henderson.
The business is managed by the couple and a number of family members.
Their farm extends to 150ac; 135ac are in grass, the remainder is...
So just wondering what liveweights people look for in there finaihed cattle before considering killing them??
Do you tweak it per breed or use same weight across the board 😄
Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland
National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board chair Richard Findlay has today ( Tuesday, July 26) voiced his “concern” over recent price trends in the UK beef market.
Findlay has commented on the prices that farmers have received for their produce recently...
Where can I buy Lamb that isn't tough?
No matter what source, 3 local farm shops, Ocado, M&S, Sainsburys and even once tried Farmison, always seems to be the same.
In fact Morrisons used to have some nice lamb certainly before lockdown, not any more, Co-op sold some described as 'Welsh Hill...
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