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Written by Agriland Team from Agriland New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On undertaking a risk assessment, the ram was shot and died at the scene,” the police force stated. The police today (Friday, April 19) released further...

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...

Coverage about upcoming border checks Written by Defra Press Office There has been misleading reporting this morning (19 April) claiming that health and safety checks for EU imports won’t be “turned on” as planned from 30 April 2024. However, as has been previously outlined, we will be...

So drove 40mins to MVF yesterday , "do you have any ovivac / heptavac ?" yes loads in the fridge, but we cant let you have it because there isnt a qualified person to book it out ! WTF ! to say i was annoyed is an understatement with lambs needing a follow up dose shortly , The last time i went...

A series of practical advice webinars for show organisers and vets have been organised to help key stakeholders prepare for the risk that notifiable and new and emerging diseases pose to livestock. Maintaining effective biosecurity to protect them has never been more critical, so Department for...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), a farming mental health charity, announced on Wednesday April 17, that it would be increasing its spending on mental health services by £10 million over the next five years. RABI’s pledge was made as...

Only 6 weeks in to his new post as CEO of AHDB , Graham Wilkinson finds time for a key trip (read jolly) to meet USDA in America Back at the ranch , Red Tractor today laud an initial review commissioned by AHDB from the Birnie Consultancy on key beef and lamb assurance differentiators . a 77...

She was fired after not endorsing Splenda-filled salads to people with diabetes. Why? | Neil Barsky Written by Neil Barsky from the Guardian Elizabeth Hanna says she was fired by the American Diabetes Association after refusing to approve recipes heaped with the additive made by a major donor...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland GSC Grays is urging farm businesses to “embrace resilience” and strategic planning to navigate through the current challenges facing the sector. Record rainfall has significantly increased the financial pressures on farm businesses, GSC Grays...

Hi everyone, I am a 4th year Msci student at the Royal Veterinary College. I am currently doing a research project on farmed deer. I am looking to collect more responses for my survey. https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rvc/farmed-deer-health-plans-survey It is all anonymous and any...

The Farmdeals team are delighted to announce our latest supplier to join the platform. Neogen. Neogen are a leader in biosecurity, animal safety, genomics, animal welfare and general hygiene. Rigorously testing products and constantly investing in new tech to ever improve their range, Neogen...

The Farmdeals team are delighted to announce our latest supplier to join the platform. Neogen. Neogen are a leader in biosecurity, animal safety, genomics, animal welfare and general hygiene. Rigorously testing products and constantly investing in new tech to ever improve their range, Neogen...

This guy speaks so much sense. Follow him on instagram real food not this processed sh!t, and he attracts people we don’t necessarily connect with I.e townies p.s. this is ag related so before any teaches pets report it to be moved, stop being so Anal retentive dogooders 😂

FiPL spotlight: the Central Dartmoor Farm Cluster Written by Mark Ward Dartmoor is a distinctive landscape. Open, windswept moorland sheltered woodland valleys, enclosed farmland, varied geology and unrivalled opportunities for recreation are just a few reasons why it was designated as a...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Being left behind is a frustrating situation to be in, and while many countries have adopted crop spraying with drones the UK and the EU are yet to take this leap. CPM speaks to two firms that are advocating for the adoption of this...

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

The rainfall and flooding that has hit the UK recently have posed farmers up and down the UK with unprecedented challenges setting usual progress back immeasurably. Grant James, Business Development Manager at Sea2Soil says regenerative farming - which harnesses the natural capabilities of fish...

There appears to be an acute shortage of Banana's. What country should we invade to gurantee supply ASDA have none this is serious.

Dear Farming Forum Members, Invitation to participate in questionnaire survey for a study titled: Development of a Framework for Managing Safety Practices in High-Risk Industries I write to sincerely request you to participate in a questionnaire survey that explores the development of a...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland A survey of UK consumers completed by farming charity, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) revealed a “strong public backing” for fair prices and protecting farmers’ mental health. There were 1,039 respondents, of which 90% agreed that...