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  1. B

    Why Do Councils Go Bust?

    Yes it does affect farming, but why? my local council seems to be "awash" with money, from the many thousands of private houses paying council tax, plus all the indusrial estates with small and extra large industrial/commercial businesses are occupiyed, never seen it so busy, and nots even...
  2. T

    Can you tube feed a week old lamb?

    I have a week old lamb. Lambed outside. Always thinner than its twin. Not much get up and go. Saw it peeing so assumed it must be getting something but just isn’t right. Seems lethargic. I’ve checked the ewe has milk. Lamb will go to the teat but no enthusiasm. The lamb’s temperature is around...
  3. Kernowkid

    Intensive cell grazing cattle

    As the title suggest considering going down this route with the cattle. Mega simple system, no breeding stock, one stock class. 12 month old bought in 400kgish animals, groups of 40 grazed from March to November on good free draining ground. Fresh cell every day, grazing herbal lays, no corn...
  4. spin cycle

    torches and pitchforks

    with europe and wales 'a fire' with farmer protests?......why arn't we english farmers getting 'busy'? i could try a poll but i suspect the reasons might be to varied? for me....i've just got to much going on....feel it would be better concentrating on 'playing the proposed system' rather...
  5. mrsmojos

    ? Heptavac P Plus safe after 10 hours

    Hello, I wanted to ask if anyone has used the hep p plus vaccine after 10 hours if it's kept in the fridge and its made airtight - or do you dispose of remaining doses regardless? I haven't done it - as I didn't think to ask the question before jabbing the sheep, but had to waste a lot last...
  6. Agriland RSS

    NFU Cymru warns of ‘huge risk’ to dairy supply chain from SFS

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The dairy board of the Welsh National Farmers’ Union (NFU Cymru) has warned of a “huge risk” to the dairy supply chain if Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) proposals go ahead. The board said that the Welsh government’s SFS proposals, in their...
  7. Agriland RSS

    Milk recording: Is it time to complete the first of 2024?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Milk recordings are a useful tool used by dairy farmers for understanding and keeping control of cell counts on farms. Changes to regulations and an increased focus on improving the genetics and efficiencies of dairy herds have moved recordings very...
  8. N

    Advice for Son Before Returning Home to Farm

    This will be a bit of a long post so here goes. As title says I'm planning on returning to family farm but want your advice on what contract/agreement I need to have in place to make transition into the business and further down the line succession go smoothly. BACKGROUND I'm Nathan, 20...
  9. Ed @ Farmdeals

    Livestock collective deals closing soon

    We have a number of livestock collective deals closing on the 3rd of March. 23/18 Milk Powder Collective Deal - 100% Dairy Protein - Made in UK 21/23 High Fat Milk Powder - 100% Dairy Protein - Made in UK 24/18 Milk Powder Collective Deal - 100% Dairy Protein / 60% Skim - Made in UK 20/17 Milk...
  10. Mythoughts

    Food security is a silly argument…

    Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...
  11. Agriland RSS

    Dairy advice: Monitor fat cows closely ahead of calving

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Fat cows need to be closely monitored, as they are high risk for issues around calving. Over conditioned or ‘fat’ cows pose a risk as the calving season progresses – this is due to them having a longer dry period and thus, taking a longer time to...
  12. W

    Managing calves up to 4 days old

    In a bid to manage workload during calving, I'm looking for any inspiration to managing milk for calves day 1-4. Calves are put in groups of 3 for 1st 4 days, giving 1st milking for 1st feed then take milk from next freshest cows for the next feeds up to 4 days. usually don't have to go past...
  13. I

    Creep feeding Orphan Lambs

    I have twin orphan lambs who just turned 6 weeks old. They are now on twice a day bottle feedings. They have had creep feed and alfalfa available all along but still showing zero interest. I tried putting some in their mouths as well as adding a little powdered milk to the feed. Is it still...
  14. Vader

    GFC was to go ahead - now not going ahead

    Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...
  15. D

    SFI from a dairy perspective

    Feel like i need to make a decision on what to do with this SFI. What are your plans? There are quite generous payments on offer. I have heard of several local farmers putting everything into SAM3, £360ish/Ha, buying some seed and throwing it around and thinking it's easy money. Even the...
  16. Bald Rick

    Rochdale By Election

    Crickey ........ poor old Rochdale & its erstwhile voters for the forthcoming By Election on Thursday. Labour candidate - no longer endorsed by labour for antisemitic views Tory Candidate - off on his holidays in the run up to the vote (you really cannot make this up) Reform - Old Simon Danczuk...
  17. Andyrob

    Whats in your Silage Pit | Carsehall Farms 5 cuts of silage | Farming Talks

    Never a bad thing getting a catch up and reviewing the previous years silage pit. Ali from Carsehall Farms talks us through the 5 cuts of silage with clips matching in from those periods of time and a few other topics of interest. Lucerne, Wholecrop, Grass and Milk for growth? Find out more as...
  18. paul&mandy

    Sad looking farms

    As I finish off hedging for customers I found myself getting really depressed looking at all this cs and sfi sh!t. Once fields I mowed and baled in some fallow weeds. Fields I fert spread the arable on either fallow stubble or bird seed. The whole lot looks unloved. Then onto hedges. Got most...
  19. HarryB97

    Mycoplasma vaccibe

    Is anyone using Myco-B and pleased with the results?
  20. Agriland RSS

    Lakeland Dairies re-elects chair and vice-chair

    Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Co. Louth farmer Niall Matthews has been re-elected as chairperson of Lakeland Dairies. Niall Matthews was first elected to his role February 2021. He farms at Tully, Co. Louth, in partnership with his wife Juana, with their son and two daughters. He...
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