Farmers Weekly Sheep farmers who exhibited stock at the English Winter Fair have been recommended to isolate their animals for at least four weeks following “an unconfirmed health issue” in the sheep section. A Beltex sheep showing at the event, held at Bingley Hall, on the Staffordshire County Showground, in Stafford, on Sunday 19 November, is reported […] The post English Winter Fair exhibitors advised to isolate sheep appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Adapting water treatment technology to a farm setting could reduce slurry storage requirements by 10-15%, make better use of farm nutrients and produce an effluent that is suitable for discharge into watercourses. Research (carried out as part of the Tywi Farm Nutrient Partnership) adapted, combined and repackaged technology typically used by water companies for removing […] The post How water treatment tech could cut dairy slurry storage appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Egg industry leaders have expressed their “significant and serious concerns” about sudden changes to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for laying hens, which they say will cost the industry millions, but for no extra return. The new RSPCA Assured welfare standards were announced earlier this month after minimal consultation with the industry. See also: Advice on […] The post Welsh plans for increased TB testing provoke backlash appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Egg industry leaders have expressed their “significant and serious concerns” about sudden changes to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for laying hens, which they say will cost the industry millions, but for no extra return. The new RSPCA Assured welfare standards were announced earlier this month after minimal consultation with the industry. See also: Advice on […] The post Farmers fear new assurance standards for hens will raise costs appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Egg industry leaders have expressed their “significant and serious concerns” about sudden changes to the RSPCA’s welfare standards for laying hens, which they say will cost the industry millions, but for no extra return. The new RSPCA Assured welfare standards were announced earlier this month after minimal consultation with the industry. See also: Advice on […] The post 7 tips for making a profit from farm-scale Christmas turkeys appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Prolific flock genetics and skilful management have overcome setbacks to get a lowland sheep flock hitting budgets, three years after being established. Farm manager Ben Smith says the accounts at North Falaknowe, Coldingham, on the Berwickshire coast, show upwards of 170% sold for the past two years. Ben manages the farm for owner David Morrison […] The post Flock genetics beat challenges to hit 170% reared budget appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly Prolific flock genetics and skilful management have overcome setbacks to get a lowland sheep flock hitting budgets, three years after being established. Farm manager Ben Smith says the accounts at North Falaknowe, Coldingham, on the Berwickshire coast, show upwards of 170% sold for the past two years. Ben manages the farm for owner David Morrison […] The post Farmer Focus: Picking 12,000 pumpkins tested family bonds appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly A five-year welfare strategy for the UK sheep industry has been launched by Ruminant Health & Welfare. The aim is to deliver high welfare and encourage the adoption of good practice on all sheep farms regardless of size, location or production system. See also: Sheep flock health: Government schemes and farmer priorities Speaking at the launch […] The post 6 goals set to deliver UK sheep welfare strategy appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly A five-year welfare strategy for the UK sheep industry has been launched by Ruminant Health & Welfare. The aim is to deliver high welfare and encourage the adoption of good practice on all sheep farms regardless of size, location or production system. See also: Sheep flock health: Government schemes and farmer priorities Speaking at the launch […] The post Farmer Focus: A good neighbour is a good fence, they say appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more

Farmers Weekly A mixed, tenanted farm in the Scottish Borders is using agritourism to help create a more resilient business and promote local food to the local community. The first idea for diversification came about in 2016 for Robert Wilson, who farms with his wife, Lucy, and parents, Ron and Joan, at Cowbog Farm, Morebattle. They were […] The post Why a mixed farm’s focus is on local food for local people appeared first on Farmers Weekly ..read more