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Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy farms. Pneumonia and scour are the two biggest killers of young calves, so prevention of these illnesses should be of high priority. Pneumonia is...

Has anyone had any finance quotes recently? I’ve been quoted today 4.38% flat for 50k over 60 months. I’ve nothing to compare it to as the 3 others I contacted haven’t come back to me yet.

Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Research trials have consistently conformed that blackgrass thrives on heavy land, particularly where drainage is poor. Herbicide-resistant blackgrass has represented a significant challenge for the tillage sector in the UK for a number of years and...

Does anyone have experience of Sipma equipment and location of uk dealers please ?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With soil organic matter levels reaching an all time low in some areas, utilising the benefits of molasses could help growers to start to rebuild these vital stocks. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham It’s often said that a...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With no letup in weather conditions, questions continue to be raised regarding balancing fungicide spend with crop yield potential. CPM spoke to four independent agronomists for their take on the situation. By Janine Adamson If there...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland A fire in a Co. Tyrone farm resulted in the death of a number of pigs, despite the best efforts of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) in putting out the blaze. The fire happened in a farmyard shed on a pig farm on the Gorey Road in...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Potash is a key nutrient for potato crops, impacting on the yield and quality of tubers, as well as the general health of individual plants. It is involved in regulating the amount of water in the plant, because in the absence of sufficient...

We have a unique location next to some NG infrastructure. They need to do some urgent work and are interested in converting some of our adjacent field to a compound. Similar happened 10 yrs back, it wasnt left as agreed and we had to mess about subsoiling. They want a site meeting, I’ve gone...

If you were looking to purchase a new umbilical outfit to spread at 30m and up to 6 km. what would you go for?

Annual Tb test coming up next week and, just in time, we have a downer. Something metabolic most likely, low in ca despite plenty of dosing up. 6 months in calf. the issue is the tb test on Tuesday. The only time we've had an ic is with a lame cow or something that's not quite right and I'm...

Heard this said plenty of times, but really if you have a small farm turning over a relatively small amount say £1-200k you are only ever going to be able to make so much money no matter how efficient you are or how well you sell your produce. The only way to increase profits is to increase...

Just had notification of TB test. Apparently relates to a suckled calf sold. after clear pmt 1/12/23. Apparently animal been killed at 12 months old at slaughterhouse and shows T B lesion at post-mortem? Now they telling me I need whole herd test before early May. The fact I just had whole herd...

Iv started lambing my flock last week and let first ones outside today. Really want to try to make the best off grass again. Have electric fences already got and used last few years. My question is, is it better to start ewes and lambs on paddocks soon as they be let out in spring, some fields...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is looking at ways of reducing the threat of mycotoxins within cereal crops. Animal feed compounding businesses around the world are confirming the significant extent of mycotoxin...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Derbyshire Constabulary’s rural crime team has launched a “one stop shop” online hub for locals full of services and supports relating to rural crime. Users can get advice on issues like livestock worrying, wildfires and theft. It will also...

Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of plant biostimulants in helping...

Firstly, sorry I keep disappearing on here without replying, particularly to those who have sent messages, I do appreciate it, Im just not up to speaking to anyone at the moment, I will get back to you at some point but it may take a while, sorry Anyway, everyone around me is pushing for me to...

Any prices out there for the above? Will people be going with this once it dries?if it ever will