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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

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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.
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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
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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.

Sheep

Rhaeadr gimmer leads Lanark female trade at 9,000gns

Rhaeadr gimmer leads Lanark female trade at 9,000gns

23 Aug 201912:36
The female section at the Scottish National Texel Sale at Lanark saw 74 gimmers sold, the highest number traded at Lanark for 13 years, to average £1523.07.
livestocksheepShows & SalestradeWhat's on
Midlock Capaldi soars to 200,000gns at Lanark

Midlock Capaldi soars to 200,000gns at Lanark

23 Aug 201912:23
The Scottish National Texel Sale at Lanark saw a top price of 200,000gns to achi the second highest priced sheep sold in the UK, with the two-day sale grossing more than £1,271,000 and averaging £3,385.46 for 342 ram lambs so
livestockScotlandsheepShows & SalestradeWhat's on
Farmers asked thoughts on sea eagles as fears release could spread to UK

Farmers asked thoughts on sea eagles as fears release could spread to UK

20 Aug 201910:25
Farmers have been urged to share their thoughts on the introduction of sea eagles in the Isle of Wight following concern the recent release may result in a widespread release across the UK.
farm lifelivestockScotlandsheep
Buckles leads Beltex trade at 30,000gns

Buckles leads Beltex trade at 30,000gns

19 Aug 201916:33
AVERAGES held up well at the Farmers Guardian supported premier show and sale of pedigree Beltex at Carlisle.
livestocksheepShows & Sales
Black Welsh Mountain tops Denbigh and Flint sheep lines

Black Welsh Mountain tops Denbigh and Flint sheep lines

19 Aug 201916:04
Taking the supreme champion title in the sheep sections inter-breed judging was the hill ram lamb champion, a home-bred Black Welsh Mountain from Dyfed and Rowena Rowlands of the Gaer flock in Anglesey.
BeefdairylivestocksheepShows & SalestradeWhat's on
‘Another blow’ for Welsh farmers as Cardigan auction mart set to close

‘Another blow’ for Welsh farmers as Cardigan auction mart set to close

19 Aug 201909:57
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has described news Cardigan Auction Mart will close next month as ’another blow’ for the industry.
BusinesslivestocksheepShows & Sales
Anglesey inter-breed win for commercial heifer, One and Only

Anglesey inter-breed win for commercial heifer, One and Only

15 Aug 201915:50
The beef inter-breed honours at Anglesey Show went to the Commercial champion, One and Only from John Williams, Gwynedd and shown by Glyn Williams.
BeefdairylivestockPigsheepShows & Sales
Southdowns sell to 900gns

Southdowns sell to 900gns

15 Aug 201913:30
Southdown trade topped at 900gns at Worcester for a shearling ram from Jonathan Long’s Chaileybrook flock, Bishops Frome, Herefordshire.
livestocksheepShows & Sales
New records set at J36

New records set at J36

15 Aug 201912:33
A trio of new centre records were set at the North West Texel Club sale at J36 sale with new top prices set for gimmers, ram lambs and ewe lambs.
livestocksheepShows & Sales
Make sure sheep dipping is effective: Causes and identifiers of sheep scab

Make sure sheep dipping is effective: Causes and identifiers of sheep scab

15 Aug 201905:00
With farms increasingly looking to sheep dipping as the most effective method to control scab, making sure this is achieved needs attention.
farm lifelivestocksheep
Ewe lamb leads Jacob trade at St Boswells

Ewe lamb leads Jacob trade at St Boswells

13 Aug 201916:33
A ewe lamb which had been placed second in the pre-sale show took the top price of 900gns at the Scottish regional Jacob Society show and sale at St Boswells.
livestocksheepShows & Sales
Texel and Scottish Blackface top in Royal Manx sheep rings

Texel and Scottish Blackface top in Royal Manx sheep rings

13 Aug 201910:31
Wet and windy conditions led to a day one closure of this year’s Royal Manx show, and although the forecast may have impacted visitor numbers on the second day, exhibitors turned out in force which meant competitions in the l
Beefdairyfarm lifelivestocksheepShows & SalesWhat's on
Welsh Gov water regs will limit cash available to farmers in post-Brexit scheme

Welsh Gov water regs will limit cash available to farmers in post-Brexit scheme

13 Aug 201908:45
The Welsh Government’s proposed new water regulations will limit the amount of cash available to farmers who work to improve water quality post-Brexit, NFU Cymru has warned.
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Vet's View: Fatal problems caused in ruminants by copper toxicity

Vet's View: Fatal problems caused in ruminants by copper toxicity

13 Aug 201905:00
Copper is an essential dietary component for ruminants but, when ingested in large quantities or allowed to accumulate in the liver over a long period, it can be fatal.
farm lifelivestocksheep
Farm groups hit out at media for pushing anti-meat agenda in coverage of UN report

Farm groups hit out at media for pushing anti-meat agenda in coverage of UN report

09 Aug 201912:18
Farm groups across the UK have hit out at the mainstream media for pushing an anti-meat agenda in its coverage of a new UN report on climate change and land use.
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Prices holdup at Thame

Prices holdup at Thame

08 Aug 201912:31
Trade at the 17th Thame summer sheep fair saw prices holding firm, with a total of 24,462 breeding sheep and lambs sold over the two days.
livestocksheepShows & SalestradeWhat's on
Texels lead at NSA early sale in Builth Wells

Texels lead at NSA early sale in Builth Wells

08 Aug 201909:31
A top call of 1,400gns led the National Sheep Association Wales and Border early ram show and sale at Builth Wells.
sheepShows & SalestradeWhat's on
Investigations into financial irregularity at Darlington auction mart

Investigations into financial irregularity at Darlington auction mart

07 Aug 201911:31
Darlington auction mart was running ‘business as usual’ despite investigations into financial irregularities.
BeefBusinessdairylivestockPigsheepShows & Sales
Eustice denies Gov plans to spend £500m buying beef and lamb in a no-deal Brexit

Eustice denies Gov plans to spend £500m buying beef and lamb in a no-deal Brexit

07 Aug 201909:00
Farming Minister George Eustice has denied the Government is planning to spend £500m buying beef and lamb at predetermined prices to support farmers in a no-deal Brexit.
BeefBrexitBusinessFundingLegislationlivestockPoliticssheeptrade
Holistic management gaining traction within livestock sector - but what is it?

Holistic management gaining traction within livestock sector - but what is it?

07 Aug 201906:00
Holistic management is gaining traction within the livestock sector, but what does it mean, what are the benefits, and how easy it is to implement?
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