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Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland As the wet weather continues to drive some farmers to despair across the island, some may have considered diversifying the use of the likes of a slurry spreader or other machinery on their farms. Given the amount of rainfall that has fallen in recent weeks...

I thought I had joint ill in two lambs, but no response to antibiotics. One was a quad the other a triplet from a twin lamb disease survivor, so not the best start in life. Oddly one outside the other inside, happened on the same day. First thing is back legs very stiff, preffering to lay on...

Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland March 2024 was warmer than any previous March in the global data record, making it the tenth month in a row to be the warmest on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The month had an average ERA5 surface air temperature of...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland A ban on glyphosate could lead to an increase in weed abundance and a decrease in the yields of some crops, according to a new modelling study carried out at Rothamsted Research. Although the environmental risks associated with this herbicide would be...

Just goes to show what the war did for our timber as well as food / farm supplies We can learn and heed so much from (recent) history https://www.facebook.com/groups/462211149099296/permalink/803002318353509/

Above is a direct quote of the new mammals tv program on BBC One. David Attenbourgh. I know it’s BBC and probably not his thoughts directly…. But not backed up with any statistics or sources. And don’t people want to eat? im a mixed farmer and I know where more water is needed, its not my...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Banks in NI are confirming that they recognise the impact of the continuing bad weather on farm cash flows. Ulster Bank agricultural manager, Cormac McKervey said: “There are financial pressures coming on numerous farm businesses at the present time...

"The UK could have hosepipe bans and water shortages this year despite experiencing the wettest eighteen months on record, experts have warned."...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called for the flooding fund to “open as soon as possible” as farmers “need help right now”. After Storm Henk in early January, the UK government announced that farmers who had suffered...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Grazing remains a challenge on the vast majority of farms, with further rainfall experienced in most parts of the country over the last few days. Further issues on many farms include silage supplies running low and cows remaining in sheds. Issues...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland A survey facilitated by Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), has indicated a sense of optimism among Australian beef producers over the next 12 months. The inaugural beef producers intentions survey (BPIS) is scheduled three times a year, and covers different...

Another soaking yesterday and not looking like any planting in the next two weeks with 170 acres unplanted which might not get done , how much is left to do , I recon most people around here are 1/2 to 3/4 planted at best.

Written by Francess McDonnell from Agriland Banks in Northern Ireland have been urged by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to “provide leniency” to farmers who are under additional stress because of the wet weather. The UFU said financial pressure is building for farm families because they are...

How late have people gone, and still got a successful crop, obviously so many variables but interested in experiences had....direct drilled into terminated cover crop too.

starting a new thread so i can have a 'rant' sfi.....Fekked Up Beyond All Recognition what happens now?,,,,are we? 1/supposed to put 25% of land into conservation then take that money and subsidise food ergo putting it mr tesco's pocket? 2/ have 'bird cover entitlements' been created so...

Sorry for moaning but I'm fed up of the rain.. We have had one or two days where it's been nice. Land dries up then rain again and it's saturated.

Piece in today's Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/17c78956-926a-4336-82b8-b7d03280abab?shareToken=b7c5cad963ae805bbdbe135f542df425 In case link doesn't work: FWIW, my thoughts are that farms DO need to cut water pollution. If the water industry finally sort their act out then...

Looks like lots of sink holes where the moles have collapsed?

Even after 7 or 8yrs, I still consider myself as a newcomer to sheep rearing. As my own lambing comes near an end and my mind starts to function somewhat nearer to usual, I'm wondering what others consider an acceptable or even inevitable level of lamb mortality at time of lambing itself and...