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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.

Sheep

Global Ag View: Poor weather across globe keeps lamb market tight

Global Ag View: Poor weather across globe keeps lamb market tight

14 Jun 201909:36
Drought conditions have affected production in Australia.
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Defra reluctance to spend cash on ELMS trials threatens upland landscapes

Defra reluctance to spend cash on ELMS trials threatens upland landscapes

13 Jun 201909:40
Iconic English upland landscapes are under threat because of Defra’s reluctance to spend enough cash on trials for the post-Brexit Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS), a network of farming organisations has warned.
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Westminster should spend more cash marketing Scottish produce, says Gove

Westminster should spend more cash marketing Scottish produce, says Gove

12 Jun 201911:00
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has said the UK Government should spend more cash marketing Scottish produce and boosting Scottish exports.
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Fresh challenge to new general licences could hit farmers controlling birds

Fresh challenge to new general licences could hit farmers controlling birds

11 Jun 201915:00
The campaign group Wild Justice has launched a fresh legal challenge on a new general licence issued by Natural England, which could affect farmers who need to control wild birds to protect livestock.
BusinessEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPoliticssheep
Holstein tops dairy line-up at Royal Cornwall

Holstein tops dairy line-up at Royal Cornwall

11 Jun 201914:00
Top honours in the dairy judging at the Royal Cornwall this year went to Thuborough Freda 520 from brothers Roland and Gerald Ley, Holsworthy, Devon.
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Blue Texel shines at Aberystwyth and Ceredigion

Blue Texel shines at Aberystwyth and Ceredigion

11 Jun 201912:11
A two-year-old Blue Texel tup shown by 13-year-old Rhys Williams topped a 570-strong sheep entry at Aberystwyth and Ceredigion County Show.
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Food safety concerns open UK opportunities in Asia

Food safety concerns open UK opportunities in Asia

10 Jun 201913:13
Farmers were encouraged to maintain high standards and meet market specifications to help boost exports
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Right conditions key for multi-cut grass

Right conditions key for multi-cut grass

05 Jun 201915:10
For producers looking to drive milk production from forage, having high quality, palatable silage stocks is key.
AdviceBeefdairyDairy FarmerGrasslandlivestockNutritionsheep
Treasury may slash ag budget if take-up of post-Brexit scheme is low, NAO warns

Treasury may slash ag budget if take-up of post-Brexit scheme is low, NAO warns

05 Jun 201907:00
Defra risks having its agriculture budget cut by Treasury if it cannot guarantee high take-up of its new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS), the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned.
arableBeefBrexitBusinessdairyFundingLegislationlivestockPigPoliticssheep
Defra’s post-Brexit ag scheme heading for payment system nightmare

Defra’s post-Brexit ag scheme heading for payment system nightmare

05 Jun 201906:00
A damning new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed a potential IT nightmare which could leave farmers entering Defra’s public money for public goods scheme out of pocket.
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Sheep industry looking for new opportunities as Donald Trump served British lamb

Sheep industry looking for new opportunities as Donald Trump served British lamb

04 Jun 201916:18
The sheep industry was looking for new opportunities in exports to the US after Donald Trump was served British lamb at the state banquet.
BrexitBusinesslivestockPoliticsPrices & trendssheep
Cove Nigella named supreme beef champion at Bath and West

Cove Nigella named supreme beef champion at Bath and West

04 Jun 201905:00
Clinching the beef inter-breed trophy in a toughly-fought line-up at the Royal Bath and West Show, Shepton Mallet, was Clare Clapp, Tiverton with her Charolais champion.
BeefdairylivestockPigsheepShows & Sales
Wet UK weather causes spike in risk of worm issues in lambs

Wet UK weather causes spike in risk of worm issues in lambs

03 Jun 201911:41
Wet weather followed by a sudden increase in temperature is causing a high nematodirus and roundworm risk on farms nationwide.
farm lifelivestocksheep
Suffolk ewe wins at Staffordshire County show

Suffolk ewe wins at Staffordshire County show

31 May 201916:46
With sheep entries standing at 780 and cattle at 270, numbers were up at this year’s Staffordshire County show.
BeefdairylivestockPigsheepShows & Sales
Important win for Simmental at Suffolk

Important win for Simmental at Suffolk

31 May 201915:01
THE beef inter-breed championship at Suffolk Show went to the Simmental champion, the two-year-old bull, Heathbrow Important.
BeefdairylivestocksheepShows & Sales
Native South Devon takes inter-breed beef honours

Native South Devon takes inter-breed beef honours

28 May 201913:29
AFTER being crowned native champion, Z Cilgwrrwg Cariad, the South Devon Champion took the supreme beef trophy at Shropshire show, Shrewsbury.
BeefdairylivestocksheepShows & Sales
Defra data shows growth in UK organic producers in spite of uncertainty

Defra data shows growth in UK organic producers in spite of uncertainty

23 May 201904:34
While the number of organic processors has declined, bucking the trend seen over the previous five years, the number of organic producers has increased.
arableBeefBusinessdairyDiversificationlivestockPigpoultryPrices & trendssheep
Questions raised over Ministers’ knowledge of wild bird control shambles

Questions raised over Ministers’ knowledge of wild bird control shambles

22 May 201914:28
Questions have been raised about how much Defra Ministers knew of Natural England’s (NE) plans to revoke general licences for controlling wild birds.
arableBusinessEnvironmentLegislationlivestockPoliticssheep
Foxhillfarm Naomi wins at Devon County show

Foxhillfarm Naomi wins at Devon County show

21 May 201914:20
Taking top honours in the beef judging at Devon County show was Foxhillfarm Naomi from Michael and Melanie Alford, Cullompton, Devon.
BeefdairylivestockPigsheepShows & Sales
GCA which does not consider price paid to suppliers ‘set up in wrong way’

GCA which does not consider price paid to suppliers ‘set up in wrong way’

21 May 201909:34
A senior MP has said the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) was ‘set up in the wrong way’ because its remit does not cover prices paid by retailers to suppliers.
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