Practical tips around feeding home-grown protein were up for discussion at a recent AHDB dairy roadshow at Court Farm in Gloucestershire.
First generation sheep farmer, Hugh Guinan is building up a flock of Innovis ewes and working with local farmers to improve soil health – all while juggling his full-time job. Ellie Layton reports.
A common but often undiscussed problem in the calving pen is swollen navels on newborn calves. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Maximising the genetic potential of the modern hybrid laying bird can increase the egg production cycle. Ellie Layton reports.
Jerseys swept the board at this year’s Dairy Show, held at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with the breed taking the supreme, heifer, calf and showmanship inter-breed titles. Ellie Layton reports.
Bluefaced Leicesters led the trade of 1,200 sheep at the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã supported multi-breed sale at Welshpool selling to 4,000gns.
Over 2,700 sheep flocked to Builth Wells for the annual NSA Wales and Border ram sale, setting two new records in both the Bluefaced Leicester and the Texel rings. Ellie Layton reports.
As the warm weather continues so does the threat of blowfly strike, leaving flocks across the country vulnerable and at risk. Ellie Layton looks at how to reduce the risk.
The County Council farm system has been instrumental in helping young farmers Harry Knott and Grace Barwell secure their dream in running a dairy farm. Ellie Layton reports.