livestock

  1. Future Farmer

    Situation Vacant Regen Stock Person and Land Stewardship Assistant - Ampney Brook Farm, Cirencester

    Job Opportunity: Regen Stock Person and Land Stewardship Assistant Ampney Brook Farm, Cirencester We are looking for an energetic and dynamic team player with a passion for regenerative farming, soil health and biodiversity to assist with day-to-day farm jobs. This is hands-on role across our...
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    Calling all UK livestock Farmers and Vets! Participate in OPTICK surveys on tick-borne diseases

    Are you a livestock Farmer and Vet? As part of the OPTICK | Optik ceh.ac.uk project, UKCEH is inviting you to complete a 10 to 15 minute online survey, aimed at understanding farmers and vets perceptions and practices around tick-borne livestock diseases (e.g., Louping ill, tick-borne fever...
  3. E

    Adoption of climate mitigation measures on farm?

    Good morning all, I am conducting research as part of my final year dissertation on farmer attitudes towards adopting climate mitigation measures on farm. I would be so grateful if you could fill out the questionnaire and share your thoughts. Please use this link to access it...
  4. Cultura Connect

    Situation Vacant Livestock Sales Manager

    The Opportunity: We're looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and driven salesperson with a passion for livestock to join a well-established and innovative company with exceptional credentials. The Livestock Sales Manager will be responsible for generating leads and growing the presence of...
  5. Andrew_Ni

    It’s the cows fault!

    https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/09/mind-boggling-methane-emissions-from-turkmenistan-revealed Not a fan of the guardian but it just happened to be them to highlight this. 2 oil fields in Turkmenistan leak more co2 equivalents in a year than the UK’s total emissions!! Of course...
  6. S

    Seeking Advice: 18-Month Highland Bull Getting Wet in Winter

    I've noticed that despite showing no signs of ill health, the highland bull has been getting wet, especially on his coat, since being turned in for winter. The peculiar thing is that he seems perfectly fine otherwise, with no coughing, sneezing, or any other noticeable issues. I have a theory...
  7. A

    Sheep Scab Research

    Help needed!! I have already post this but have not received as many responses as needed!!! Any responses would be really appreciated!! For my undergraduate dissertation, I am looking at farmers attitudes towards the current issue of sheep scab in the UK. I have created a survey to gain...
  8. C

    Looking For Work Experienced farm/equine and small holding sitter

    Hello. My name is Nicky. I am an experienced house, animal and equine sitter. Based in the South West, I can also travel where possible. I can provide you with peace of mind if you need to go away to shows, on holiday, or away for a short break. I also have years of professional experience with...
  9. thepffa

    The People's Food & Farming Alliance

    The People’s Food & Farming Alliance (PFFA) has been formed, by a small group of volunteers, predominantly, to assist local communities in growing and producing food products to counter any incoming food shortages, and future crop production. We aim to increase UK citizen involvement in...
  10. Q

    Livestock farmers - your help is needed with some research please

    Dear farmers, I am conducting some research into sustainable business practices for livestock farmers. In order to make the research viable, I really need a good sample size of respondents. Therefore if you can spare a few minutes, it would be greatly appreciated. Most of the questions are...
  11. patricklane7

    UK Wildfire Survey - Dissertation

    Hi everyone, I am currently writing my undergraduate dissertation at the RAU. It focuses on how farmers are managing the risk of wildfire, how farmers work with Fire and rescue, what resources are available, and if farmers consider wildfire to be a serious threat (or future threat). If you...
  12. R

    I have a serious concerning issue with one of my Rams

    Hello farming forum, I am turning to my fellow country men and women for help as I am quickly running out of ideas. My Ram who is 4 years old (Wendy but he's a male) has become both emotionally and physically attached to a bucket; it's causing me huge issues on the farm. If anybody on the farm...
  13. H

    Dairy Farming Survey

    Hi, I am currently in my 3rd year of studying BSc Agriculture at the University of Reading and as a part of my studies I am undertaking a research project for my dissertation in which I have created a survey to understand the 'The current perceptions and future possibilties of Precision...
  14. orchards4u

    buying sheep

    i plan to buy sheep , however quite new to farming so need advice on where i can get ahold of good sheep for a good price and the steps needed to take care of them. i already have sheep on my farm, Shetland sheep to be percise , however they mature height and wieght is very small so dont make...
  15. orchards4u

    advice on buying sheep and steps to look after them

    i plan to buy sheep , however quite new to farming so need advice on where i can get ahold of good sheep for a good price and the steps needed to take care of them
  16. G

    Resilience in Farming

    Hi Everyone. I'm a master's student at the University of Exeter, undertaking a research project into resilience in UK farming from the perspective of you, the farmers. I've created a short survey (approximately 4 mins), to get an understanding of the on-farm challenges, and how farmers are...
  17. IFarmers

    Crop trials to diversify winter fodder for cattle and wildlife

    Livestock farmers are leading new research into diverse winter grazing crops to cut feed and input costs while boosting soil health and biodiversity in a new Innovative Farmers field lab. The farmers will compare their usual winter forage of a single species brassica mono-culture with a...
  18. Herdwatch

    Newspapers hang on to a place in UK farmers hearts but the age of digitalisation roars loud & clear

    Is the farmer in your life spending more and more time on his phone? The Covid 19 pandemic has escalated the use of technology in every household with screen times hitting new highs. As we feel our way back to reality, today we look at the impact the Covid 19 pandemic may have had in...
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    Livestock farmers- views on climate and ruminants

    Do you work with cows or sheep in Cumbria or Northumberland? I'm a researcher from the University of Gloucestershire and would like to learn about your perspectives on sustainability. I’m researching how the UK livestock sector is responding to public criticism about cows, sheep, and climate...
  20. TFF

    Real Welfare

    The Real Welfare scheme ensures the on-farm welfare of pigs using a set of welfare outcome measures. It is a requirement of Red Tractor and Quality Standard Meat farm assurance schemes. Back to Husbandry and welfare of pigs What is Real Welfare? Real Welfare involves on-farm assessment of pig...
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