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  1. Agriland RSS

    DNA loops provide clue to herbicide resistance in blackgrass

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Blackgrass is a particularly persistent weed of winter wheat. Its success is largely due to widespread, multiple-herbicide resistance. A new study has shown that whether or not blackgrass will be herbicide-resistant depends on more than just what is...
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  2. CPM RSS

    Breeding, research and development is key for sugar beet

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF SESVanderHave is a leading player in the global sugar beet industry. It specializes in every aspect of sugar beet seed including breeding, research, production and processing of seed through to agronomy and sugar processing. CPM went to...
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  3. Agriland RSS

    What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?

    Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements at two years-of-age. With good husbandry and nutrition, the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has said...
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  4. B

    Sheep's feet

    What a time we are having with lame sheep and lambs we use footvax I don't think we have ever had so many
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    • antibiotics bolus cattle clostridial ewes flock footbath forage gate gates genetic grass haulage hoof immune lambing lambs management ploughing premium sheep storm sulphate tups vaccination weaning weather
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  5. Agriland RSS

    ABP strengthens ties with Harper Adams University

    Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland ABP Food Group has announced that it is joining the Harper Adams University school of sustainable food and farming delivery partner network. The UK school is at the forefront of the development of sustainable farming methods and also in exploring...
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    ABP strengthens ties with Harper Adams University

    Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland ABP Food Group has announced that it is joining the Harper Adams University school of sustainable food and farming delivery partner network. The UK school is at the forefront of the development of sustainable farming methods and also in exploring...
  7. Mc115reed

    Supermarket protests 😅

    https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/farmers-plan-blockades-against-supermarkets-depots?_gl=1*4qcxz4*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI0OTc0NjMzMi4xNjk2ODQyMDQ4*_ga_JWRK3CLHW6*MTY5Njg0MjA0Ny4xLjAuMTY5Njg0MjA0Ny4wLjAuMA.. Here we go again 😅😬👀
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
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    Stabilisers feet

    Well folks we have been working with stabiliser bulls for 6-7 years now but we are noticing now that our cows feet are getting worse with more over grown and more lameness. our cows are housed on slats and cubicles all winter and this year are already in a fortnight! is this a fault with the...
  9. Jerry

    Tupping 23

    Hows people’s tupping going for those that have rams in? my ewes are going on a lot faster than last few years, but then again I’ve a lot more grass than normal. Approx 67% Covered in 12 days and averaging 18 a day though last 48 hours rams been very busy.
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  10. Y

    This isn't going to end well!

    Considering how Israel reacts after a few rockets landing in waste ground somewhere, they're not going to hold back when they've been hit by what Hamas claim to be thousands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67037895
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    Situation Vacant Situation Vacant

    We are looking for a livestock and yard person/manager. We are a busy bull stud in West Cumbria and we are looking for a yard manager who is preferably experienced with livestock, although not essential as all training can be given, the right person is more important to us. Duties would include...
  12. Ysgythan

    1948 Blackie

    Where did the bug eyed, big horned, little things come from?
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    MS Swaminathan obituary

    MS Swaminathan obituary Written by Hannah Rachel Abraham from the Guardian Pioneering plant geneticist and agronomist whose work revolutionised farming and brought self-sufficiency in food production to India The year was 2005. There had been a wave of farmer suicides in the Indian state of...
  14. Agriland RSS

    AHDB launches first three new strategic dairy farms

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released details of the first three of ten new strategic dairy farms. The three farms are Lydney Park Farms, Dillington Farms, and Moorhouse Hall Farm, which will be platforms for...
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  15. CPM RSS

    BYDV-resistant wheat as aphid threat increases

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Numbers of aphid vectors that transmit barley yellow dwarf virus are significantly higher than this time last year, increasing the chances of a disease epidemic if mild weather continues, warn experts. The bird cherry-oat aphid is the main carrier of...
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  16. Bald Rick

    Blood on their hands?

    Like the thread title? No, me neither but now I’ve got your attention, read on I would like you to read the following extract from Jeremy Clarkson’s article in yesterday’s Sunday Times magazine…. ”In my first year of farming I made a profit of £114. That will look like a dream result when I...
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
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    Breeding and genetics have ‘a crucial role to play’ – AI Services

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland “Breeding and genetics have such a “crucial role” to play in helping farmers meet the key challenges of improving farm efficiency and reducing environmental footprint,” according to AI Services’ new principal group scientist. Dr. Debbie McConnell, who...
  18. F

    Finishing swaledale wether lambs.

    Is anyone managing to finish swaledale wether lambs and leaving any money? If so how are you doing it
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    • beet ewes fodder fodder beet forage gas genetic grass holstein lambs mart roots sheep vigour
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    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
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