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  1. D

    Winter wheat drilling date and take all on light land.

    It’s been very noticeable this year that later drilled wheat is much better than earlier drilled wheat for spring die off even though conditions were appalling all round. We always thought it was manganese deficiency that caused the problems but I think that’s secondary. Two identical very light...
  2. D

    B12 or Vitamin E deficency in lambs

    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...
  3. S

    Looking For Work Job oppy

    Looking for a suckler and sheep or just suckler head stockman role
  4. steveR

    Jabbing a ewe, post lambing.

    Been the course of discussion yesterday. If jabbing a ewe post lambing with more "extensive" assistance delving around inside, what routine do folks use? I tend to go one Alamycin LA , one jab of Metacam. Other guy said 3 AB jabs, 2-3 days apart. One Metcam.
  5. M

    Out of Season Sheep Breeding

    Hello I am a 4th year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College. I am doing research on barren rates in sheep, specifically those that lamb out of season from July-December. I would greatly appreciate it, if any farmers that partake in out of season lambing would fill out the survey...
  6. M

    Out of Season Sheep Breeding

    Hello I am a 4th year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College. I am doing research on barren rates in sheep, specifically those that lamb out of season from July-September. I would greatly appreciate it, if any farmers that partake in out of season lambing would fill out the survey...
  7. Defra Farming

    Water Restoration Fund: grants now available

    Water Restoration Fund: grants now available Written by The Team Credit: William Hook Groups of farmers in England can now apply for a grant to improve freshwater habitats. Through the new Water Restoration Fund, local groups can apply for funding to bolster their capacity and capabilities...
  8. Agriland RSS

    Poor weather means ‘a crisis is building’ for farmers – NFU

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The vice president of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said that it is “no exaggeration to say a crisis is building” for farmers due to prolonged poor weather. Rachel Hallos welcomed the opening of the Department for Environment, Food and...
  9. Agriland RSS

    NFU calls for creation of a tenant farming commissioner

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called for other Rock Review recommendations to be taken forward, including the creation of a tenant farming commissioner. The union welcomed the launch of the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of...
  10. C

    Electric fencing energiser

    I need to fence off 2 acres what energiser, s do people recommend ( hoping to use solar energiser) recommendations please.
  11. Dman2

    Urea rules

    Read a snippet in the Farmers Weekly this week that seemed to imply that the new rules regarding urea and the 1st of April were a Red Tractor thing. Is it just for farm assurance or is it a defra thing, and if it`s a defra thing then what can they do if you do spread after the cut off date??
  12. Farm Classifieds

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft Upper Body 1994

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft Upper Body 1994 Advert added by: Thomas Ward @Thomas2 Machinery Details Category: Trailers Livestock Trailers Price: £250 Condition: Used Description This is advert is only for the upper body of the trailer we have another advert for the...
  13. Farm Classifieds

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft Rear Tailgate 1994

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft Rear Tailgate 1994 Advert added by: Thomas Ward @Thomas2 Machinery Details Category: Trailers Livestock Trailers Price: £200 Condition: Used Description This is advert is only for the rear tailgate we have another advert for the upper body and...
  14. Farm Classifieds

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft sheep decks 1994

    Ifor Williams TA510G 12ft sheep decks 1994 Advert added by: Thomas Ward @Thomas2 Machinery Details Category: Trailers Livestock Trailers Price: £300 Condition: Used Description This is advert is only for the sheep decks , (including the internal ramp) the upper...
  15. H

    💰 Participants wanted for study - £10 Amazon voucher for 1 hour of your time 💰

    I am currently conducting research on farm succession as part of my PhD at Ulster University with Teagasc. I am seeking to speak to those you meet the below: - Age 35 and over - Have the potential or are interesting in taking over the family farm - Farm is situated on the island of Ireland -...
  16. H

    Study on Farm Succession - Participants wanted from North and South of Ireland - £10 Amazon for those eligible! 💰

    I am currently conducting research on farm succession as part of my PhD at Ulster University with Teagasc. I am seeking to speak to those you meet the below: - Age 35 and over - Have the potential or are interesting in taking over the family farm - Farm is situated on the island of Ireland -...
  17. spin cycle

    heating cade pen?

    long story...my usual🙄....anyhoo got some tender cades ...want to give little vitta heat ....worried infra red wot fire risk? other options?
  18. JP1

    When timber security was also a thing

    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/
  19. Jerry

    Agriculture claims more and more of the world’s water!

    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...
  20. JP1

    Be careful out there

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/1136068024395538
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