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How to spot BSE and what farmers can do to prevent it

How to spot BSE and what farmers can do to prevent it

How to spot BSE, what to do if you suspect it, measures you must take to prevent it and when you must have cattle tested.
DataHub

DataHub

We collate the financial and market data relevant to UK agriculture, so you can view the latest prices, analyse trends over time and compare prices between UK livestock markets.
Dairy Farmer Magazine

Dairy Farmer Magazine

Serving the UK dairy sector for 85 years, Dairy Farmer continues to serve its sector with the information it needs.
Auction Finder

Auction Finder

21 Aug 2018
Your one stop shop for all agricultural sales. Visit the UK’s most comprehensive auction directory.
British Farming Awards

British Farming Awards

17 Oct 2019
There are few occasions when farmers come together to celebrate all they have achieved but the British Farming Awards is one of those rare times.
CropTec

CropTec

27 Nov 2019
The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.
LAMMA 2020

LAMMA 2020

07 Jan 2020
Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

News

Sexed semen helping drive genetic gain and increase cow numbers

Sexed semen helping drive genetic gain and increase cow numbers Sponsored by Cogent

26 Oct 201808:00
Sexed semen has not only proved a vital component of Somerset-based Widcombe Farms’ herd expansion plans, but also helped ensure every beef calf produced is of high value and suited to the farm shop’s butchery.
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Bridging gap between science and farming

Bridging gap between science and farming Sponsored by BASF

19 Oct 201813:15
Certainty is rare in farming, but it is something every farmer craves. In a quest to confirm practical decisions made in crop agronomy and animal husbandry, an increasing number of farmers are conducting their own trials and openly sharing findings with the industry.
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Shawbrook helps fruit grower rebuild

Shawbrook helps fruit grower rebuild Sponsored by Shawbrook

28 Sep 201816:26
When grower John Downes’ boiler went up in flames last year, he badly needed a replacement to heat his 14 hectares (34 acres) of glasshouses.
AdviceBusinessFundingsponsored
Sowing the seeds for fresh ideas

Sowing the seeds for fresh ideas Sponsored Article

19 Sep 201809:11
Tapping into new sources of innovation could be a key driver in helping agriculture overcome some major challenges, such as plateauing productivity rates and tightening environmental legislation.
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Embracing change and technology to optimise production from forage

Embracing change and technology to optimise production from forage Sponsored Article

10 Sep 201810:13
Attention to detail and meticulous planning pay off for one Leicestershire farmer, who is a leading advocate of change and runs a 1,800-ewe flock on the 323-hectare (800-acre) Abbey Farm.
livestocksheepsponsored
Where next with plastics?

Where next with plastics? Sponsored Article

30 Aug 201813:34
Since the BBC’s Blue Planet series escalated society’s awareness of the polluting potential of plastics, the topic has rarely been far from the public conscience. BASF is one company looking at ways to reduce the environmental burden it causes.
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Understand the true value of your business

Understand the true value of your business Sponsored by Shawbrook

30 Jul 201809:39
Getting a clear view of the true worth of a farming business and communicating that effectively can give lenders the confidence to finance growth.
BusinessLand and propertysponsored
Accelerating genetic gain

Accelerating genetic gain Sponsored by Cogent

20 Jul 201814:50
Genomic testing females offers huge scope to accelerate herd genetic gain and improve production efficiencies as part of a breeding strategy with sexed semen.
Beefdairylivestocksponsored
Join the march to less than 2% lameness

Join the march to less than 2% lameness Sponsored by MSD

26 Jun 201812:27
UK sheep farmers are making real progress towards stamping out lameness in the national flock, but ongoing action is still needed.
livestocksheepsponsoredWelfare
Creating consistency in your future herd

Creating consistency in your future herd Sponsored by Cogent

27 Mar 201820:30
The use of a breeding programme has helped produce a more consistent batch of heifers at Upper Ley Farm, Gloucestershire, where the farm- specific breeding strategy is helping to produce a herd fit for the future.
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Dairy farm of 2027 - what will the dairy farm of the future look like?

Dairy farm of 2027 - what will the dairy farm of the future look like? Sponsored Article

19 Sep 201713:17
Looking at the future of dairy farming.
dairysponsored
New energy term enters the silage analysis mix

New energy term enters the silage analysis mix Sponsored Article

30 Jun 201708:00
First cut silage samples are flowing into analytical laboratories as farmers wait to see the quality of feed they will be basing diets on this winter.
Advicedairyfarm lifeGrasslandInsightfulNutritionsponsored
Get the rumen working properly: revolutionising the way dairy farmers feed high yielding dairy cows

Get the rumen working properly: revolutionising the way dairy farmers feed high yielding dairy cows Sponsored Article

30 Jun 201705:00
FiveF believes alkaline feeding solutions are revolutionising the way dairy farmers feed high yielding dairy cows, enabling milk producers to maximise their use of home-grown feed crops.
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VIDEO: Year of the Family Farm - Benchmarking

VIDEO: Year of the Family Farm - Benchmarking Sponsored Article

29 Jun 201710:30
It takes an open-minded farmer to admit they could run their business better. In the relentless drive to improve efficiency, comparing how one farm business is performing against others can be a powerful tool in highlighting where costs can be cut.
Advicefarm lifeInsightfulsponsoredVideosYear of the Family Farm
VIDEO: 24 Hours in Farming - Cheese making, the best job in the world?

VIDEO: 24 Hours in Farming - Cheese making, the best job in the world? Sponsored Article

13 Jun 201709:00
Why is dairy farming and cheese-making the best job in the world?
arabledairyDairy Farmerfarm lifeFarm24Getting startedInsightfullivestockMachinerysponsoredVideos
24 Hours in Farming: Get involved and tell YOUR story!

24 Hours in Farming: Get involved and tell YOUR story! Sponsored Article

26 May 201711:20
24 Hours in Farming is to agriculture what World Book Day is literature – a set day in the year for everyone in the industry to get behind.
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Year of the Family Farm: Nurturing the skills of individuals within a family farming business

Year of the Family Farm: Nurturing the skills of individuals within a family farming business Sponsored Article

26 May 201705:00
Professional development should not be overlooked by family farms.
Businessfarm lifeGetting startedsponsoredYear of the Family Farm
ADVICE: The benefits of growing high erucic acid oilseed rape

ADVICE: The benefits of growing high erucic acid oilseed rape Sponsored Article

19 May 201708:00
High erucic acid oilseed rape offers a considerable premium over conventional double low varieties – yet many growers remain reluctant to grow it.
AgronomyarableArable FarmingCrop protectionCropssponsored
Arable Farm of 2027

Arable Farm of 2027 Sponsored Article

19 May 201707:30
What will the arable farm of 2027 look like and how will it differ from today? That is the premise of the latest publication from Arable Farming magazine.
AgronomyarableArable FarmingCrop protectionCropssponsored
24 Hours in Farming: Get involved on social media #Farm24

24 Hours in Farming: Get involved on social media #Farm24 Sponsored Article

07 May 201708:00
According to a Samsung study, the average Brit will spend more than three years updating social media, one year in the pub and 235 days queueing during their lifetime.
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