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  1. bobk

    Could you handle a proper drought ....

    A bit hypothetical , but if it goes really dry how would you cope ? I'd be fine as I've written off this year .
    • bobk
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    • Replies: 75
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  2. Agriland RSS

    Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifers and select cows, with them often being used on animals being served sexed semen. Synchronisation programmes have...
  3. Agriland RSS

    Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifers and select cows, with them often being used on animals being served sexed semen. Synchronisation programmes have...
  4. E

    another farm gone

    Reports the 970 acre 'Sibleyback farm' on Bodmin has been sold to rewilders....£10 million to turn it into native woodland and bog. Where does this all end?
    • egbert
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    • Replies: 163
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  5. T

    Shifting mastitis

    Had a ewe lamb triplets and mastitis on both sides. Had a big bag but felt soft and normal. Went to check milk and now hard and cold. She’s had a jab of Trymox and metacam and used uddermint. Since then one side has gone down. The other side is very large and firm. The coldness comes and goes...
    • Tommy_T
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    • antibiotic antibiotics cattle ewes lambing lambs market mastitis milk sheep teats udder
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  6. Agriland RSS

    Tesco release ‘Best of British’ page to support local produce

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Tesco has launched a ‘Best of British’ page on its groceries website, making it accessible for customers across the UK to shop British-grown and produced food, while supporting British farmers and producers in the process. The site aims to bring...
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: News, PR, Shows and Events
  7. killie_cowboy

    Stupid inventions...

    The lambing jack, I think I've seen it all now...
    • killie_cowboy
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    • calves calving cattle colostrum continental cows death ewes genetics immune lambing lambs liveweight merlo milk milk powder milking performance position rejections sheep udder vigour volac wormers worms yamaha
    • Replies: 114
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  8. Agriland RSS

    Bank borrowings for ag-sector in NI estimated to total £973m

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Bank borrowings for the agricultural sector in Northern Ireland stand at £973 million, with money on deposit amounting to £611 million latest estimates suggest. According to Ulster Bank’s head of agriculture, Cormac McKervey, all sectors of...
  9. Agriland RSS

    Important to maintain intakes as breeding season approaches

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On many farms, fodder supplies are now very much depleted. With breeding around the corner, it is vital that cows are being...
  10. Agriland RSS

    M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Marks & Spencer (M&S) UK has announced that it aims to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals, funded through its Plan A Accelerator Fund. M&S aims to remove 11,000t of greenhouse emissions and to cut carbon by 8.4%. This includes a £1 million investment in...
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    • Forum: News, PR, Shows and Events
  11. Kit Jackson

    Dissertation Survey - Productivity and Efficiency of Robotic Dairy

    Hello all, I am in my final year at Harper Adams University studying Agriculture with Mechanisation. I am writing my dissertation on the productivity and efficiency of robotic dairy. If any Robot dairy farmers could spare less than five minutes to complete my questionnaire thhis would greatly...
    • Kit Jackson
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    • analysis cows dairy health milk milking robotic savings
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dairy Farming
  12. G

    Private eye nails it

    • glasshouse
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    • Replies: 126
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  13. D

    Where did it all go so wrong for oat milk?

    https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/oat-milk-blood-glucose-bloating-dairy-vegan-b1150362.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBecause%20the%20oats%20%5Bin%20oat,to%20eating%20whole%20oats%20themselves.%E2%80%9D
  14. F

    Northumberland County Show - local knowledge needed

    I did't know where to post this - so here goes. Local Knowledge needed. We are going to be in the area and thought it would be a nice day out. We won't know anyone but considering getting a membership so at least we could sit down and watch the main arena events. And - what is the food like...
  15. jon9000

    Do you pay staff for there dinner breaks?

    I expect my staff to take a 30mins dinner break at noon. Which is unpaid. Is this reasonable? If we are busy and they don't stop I pay them.
    • jon9000
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    • Replies: 157
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  16. Agriland RSS

    AHDB appoints new director of International Trade Development

    Written by Claire Sammon from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has appointed Richard Hampton as its new International Trade Development Director. Hampton will take up his position from June 3 and lead the AHDB International Trade Development team’s work with...
  17. Agriland RSS

    An ‘Ulster’ fry costs slightly less now than it did last year – economist

    Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Fans of the traditional “Ulster” fry may want to raise a fork to a new survey today (Wednesday, April 10) which shows that the price of their favourite breakfast has fallen slightly in 2024. According to Richard Ramsey, Ulster Bank’s chief...
  18. milkloss

    Tesco record profits

    So much in the news on this doesn’t make sense: Trying to keep prices down for the hard pressed public etc etc has anyone drilled into where the profits come from within the business?
    • milkloss
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    • banking financial fuel grass grassland injury insurance market milk ploughing sfi
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  19. nivilla1982

    European court rules human rights violated by climate inaction

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68768598
    • nivilla1982
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    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Politics, Covid19 and Brexit
  20. T

    Producer and consumer perception study survey on milk vending machines

    Hi, I'm a final year student at Harper Adams University studying Agri-Business. For my final year research project, I am looking into the perception of milk vending machines from both the consumer and producer. I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to fill my survey, which...
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