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This is a long post from me but I hope you can find time to read it all. I am an Honorary Professor in Food Economics at the University of Nottingham and I acted as the secretary to the AHDB’s AgEcon Advisory Group for 3 years (2018-21). The Group was dissolved by AHDB in 2022. As a consultant I...

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Slurry can be a “valuable source of nutrients” but poor management of slurry is a “significant threat” to water quality farmers in the North have been warned today (Wednesday, January 10). Aveen McMullan, senior technologist with the College of...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Nearly £300,000 has been returned to Mole Valley Farmers shareholders through a loyalty bonus payment for the financial year October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023. The bonus was earned through the accrual of points on the purchase of key...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Pig Association (NPA) is searching for a new senior policy adviser to help make a “real difference” in shaping the future of the UK pig industry. The new recruit will replace Charlie Dewhirst, who is stepping down from the role after...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced new co-funding awards for agri-food and environmental projects totalling £1.6 million. These awards are through the Research and Development Partnership between...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Rumen development is a vital part of the development of young calves, and should begin from day one. Young calves are born without a functional rumen, therefore development of the rumen takes place over the rearing period. There are a number of key...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland GB pig prices are continuing to fall week-on-week, but the decline is steady according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) for the week ending December 16 sat at 214.65p/kg, down by...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The UK’s National Pig Association (NPA) has said that 57t of illegally imported pigmeat being seized at the Port of Dover since 2022 is “extremely worrying”. This figure includes 5.5t of illegal pigmeat seized at the Port of Dover over the weekend...

With him passing the second round of on farm testing and travel arrangements all booked, I can finally let the cat out of the bag! Beyond excited to announce the sale of my first bull to Cogent Taken 23 years but I'm finally proud of myself! He's been my best friend for the past few months so...

HELLO I have a problem with my 1996 Massey Ferguson 6180 tractor When I release the pedal to go forward or backward, the tractor jumps once Where could the problem be? and how can i fix it THANK YOU

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/RedTractorStakeholder/ I have just had this bought to my attention. Red tractor survey to ‘inform’ the reviewers. first I have heard of it, nothing in the latest member matters, on any email or on social media. feels like they are trying to keep it quiet as usual.

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland Recommendations have been published by university researchers for the reduction of the disease risks posed to public health by intensive pig and poultry farms that are situated in close proximity to each other, known as mixed pig/poultry farms. This...

Just a few jobs done this year; Pig tanks, milking parlours, silage pits, yards from digging out to fitting slats all construction work covered

Personally it's been a total sh!t storm , everything from March went tits up , even now it continues to take Might go on the Wassiel in 2 days , burn a few virgins or whatever they do

Looking for landrace or pietrain boar, or cross, ready to work. Also after a solid saddleback gilt or sow for breeding - not interested in weaners - or in-pig