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Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Ministers are being asked by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to consider using residual potato levy funds to support seven industry projects through a grant to GB Potatoes. The recommendation has been made by the AHDB following...

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 A Nuffield Farming report has called attention to prioritising body condition as part of the selection process to build beef herds and sheep flocks “fit for the future”. Highlands-based beef and sheep farmer Vic Ballantyne has published her...

Just wondering what others lamb numbers wise and how many staff they have on the job.

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said it has “increasing concerns” for the UK’s rare native pig and poultry breeds following the release of its new watchlist. The conservation charity said it is calling for targeted government action to...

In Parliament vote tonight. 2009 born kids onwards banned. Lots for it but some parties against it ?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With wet weather and flooding commonplace during the past few months, clubroot zoospores are at high risk of migration. CPM looks at the importance of crop husbandry and on-farm hygiene in preventing the spread of the disease and how this...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a place on many farms. There is an increased risk with having a bull on the farm, but there are also a number of...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With wet weather and flooding commonplace during the past few months, clubroot zoospores are at high risk of migration. CPM looks at the importance of crop husbandry and on-farm hygiene in preventing the spread of the disease and how this...

I was shocked to see world war 3 trending on twitter last night, hadnt given much thought to the israel and HAMAS conflict until i read last night Iran were now involved firing 200 drones/missiles directly at israel and the USA was now involved trying to defend Israel..... this seems to be...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Having invested the time and money required to successfully nurture an oilseed rape crop through to flowering, taking an eye off the ball at this stage in the game isn’t an option. CPM investigates the work behind a new management tool to...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF New malting barley varieties capable of producing more litres of alcohol per hectare could not only reduce the carbon footprint of beer and spirit production, but they could also deliver significant benefits for growers. CPM finds out...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF After years of decline in planted area, something is shaking up Group 3 and that something is Bamford – a new soft wheat variety with yields contending with the top performers plus numerous end market opportunities. CPM takes a deep dive...

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...

Delivering for people and planet Written by defrablogs In 2018, the government published its 25 Year Environment Plan which outlined 10 overarching goals for improving the environment within a generation. Our world-leading Environment Act followed in 2021, setting clear statutory targets for...

Has anyone bred these, or bred from them? I’ve been wondering for a few years what like they’d be as a commercial ewe, a shetland mule if you like. I’ve seen examples of this breeding go through the live ring but I’ve not seen them used for breeding or in the cull ring post breeding. I know...

This is a bit worrying "A person has tested positive for bird flu in the US, health officials reported this week, the country’s second human case. H5N1 was confirmed in a person who had been exposed to dairy cows thought to be infected with the virus in Texas. H5N1 is a type of highly...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine The fungal species that cause Phoma leaf spot and stem canker in oilseed rape are showing decreased sensitivity to some chemical controls, sparking concerns for growers in Western Europe, according to a new study. The diseases damage brassica crops...

It will be interesting to see if Reform UK really does have some support and, if so, how much. I'll make it possible to change votes as the facts in the news change...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Irish potato industry looks set to enter a new era of blight management as it approaches the 2024 growing season. It is a future based on the set of two active fungicide molecules in combination – and each at full rate – each time a crop is...