A tremendous entry of sheep went under the hammer at the annual Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset May Fair in Exeter on 5 May, following a close day of showing after a year off. “The quality of the sheep here was fantastic, there hasn’t been a single pen that looked out of place,” said judge Joe Dufosee. (more…)
UK dairy farmers are in need of intuitive, flexible milking systems to cater for changing cow needs and production demands. For those who are looking to upgrade to the latest technology without totally reinventing their systems, batch milking through robots could be the answer. (more…)
CHECS is rolling out a new UK-wide TB Entry Level Membership over the coming months, focusing on biosecurity ‘basics’ to help farmers reduce the risk of TB breakdowns in their herds. (more…)
Two beef farmers have shared their secrets to achieving top growth rates after winning a nationwide competition for the fastest growing cattle. The Breedr Weigh to Win competition, which ran…
Pig and poultry producers can get all of the latest information and advice about developments in their sector at the Pig & Poultry online forums on 12 May. (more…)
Farming mealworms to produce animal feed in the UK could be a sustainable and nutritionally valuable answer to environmentally damaging imports of soya, according to Entec Nutrition. (more…)