disease

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned farmers in Northern Ireland that bluetongue vrius (BTV) is a “serious threat” to both their farms and the wider agri-food industry. The union said farmers must source livestock responsibly and report any...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The role microbes play in plant growth and nutrient acquisition is a relatively recent discovery. CPM talks to researchers about endophytes and rhizophagy. By Mike Abram Just how plants are fundamentally linked to and rely on microbes...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A Worcestershire man who kept sheep in “appalling conditions” has been banned by magistrates from keeping livestock for five years. Nathan Hollis, who gave his address as 6 Harvest Close, Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, pleaded guilty to four offences...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland “Strict” new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have been announced to safeguard Britan’s sheep and goat populations from outbreaks of peste des petits ruminants...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is reminding all keepers of birds, large or small flocks, that from September 1, they will need to register their birds. It is a legal requirement for those that keep domesticated species, such as...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identity how to protect their herds in the future. To help build reporting all abortions into farmers’ calving routine, the...

As I'm sure a few of you know, as a buying group we've been actively trying to grown our offering to Livestock and Dairy farmers. Helping you get better prices at a tap of a button. We're proud to announce our new partnership with Midlands Dairy Chemicals LTD. Through this new partnership we...

Good morning, this is a question for farms across East Suffolk and North Essex area (In the UK!)- we are a small team located at Ipswich Hospital and organise testing events for Hepatitis B and C also HIV if required; would any farms in this area like to discuss our service coming in and talking...

I ask as I wonder if that is the reason that wheat yields seem to be very poor in many areas even though the crops have had usual fertiliser and fungicide program, and ample moisture. Was the lack of sunshine during grain fill a major factor?

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Queen guitarist and wildlife activist, Brian May sets out to “get to the truth about Bovine TB, cattle, and badgers” in a new TV documentary to air this week. The BBC documentary ‘Brian May: The Badgers, the Farmers and Me’ examines the results of a...

Why investigating all cattle abortions and stillbirths can protect the future herd Ruminant Health & Welfare press release With autumn block calving around the corner, experts are urging farmers to report and investigate all abortions and stillbirths to understand disease status and identify...

Above on a mission still to try to prove badgers are not the carrier of tb onto Livestock farms,9pm bbc 2 a documentary been made by him and bbc. Article in online main bbc news, with him as usual putting all the blame on farms and saying our poor farm hygiene is all to blame...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland A contraction in supplies will be the key factor in determining international sheep market trends over the coming months. Lamb output in both the northern and southern hemispheres is set to decline over the coming months. This was the focal point of...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland While some farmers are focusing on securing a third cut of silage and getting fertiliser out, lameness control needs to come to the forefront at this time of the year. Many farmers will have their second cut silage secured and a lot of the pressure will...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Trials suggest that when managed correctly, winter linseed has the potential to thrive even in Scotland’s challenging climate, achieving some of the highest trial yields in Europe. CPM reviews the findings. By Janine Adamson Even as...

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Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Oilseed rape is a crop that’s having a hard time but breeders are doing all within their power to create more resilient varieties. Cue DSV’s Dolphin, with its high gross output and all-new harvest protection genetics. CPM takes a closer...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland With ground conditions reasonably good, the drilling of winter oilseed rape crops is expected to get underway next week. Aiding the cause is the fact that most growers now have a window of opportunity between the winter and spring cereal harvests...

With the high prices what folks opinions? Do you buy the same amount. Cut back or sod them !!

The impact of the Common User Charge Written by Defra Press Office This morning, the Financial Times has reported on the impact of the Common User Charge (CUC) introduced under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on 30 April earlier this year. The import controls introduced by the BTOM...