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25 Nov 2020

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12 Jan 2021

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Up and away for OSR growth Sponsored by Syngenta

30 Jul 202015:12

Recommendations from a new report on integrated pest management for cabbage stem flea beetle control offers growers direction for crop establishment, often with little or no additional costs, says Syngenta technical manager Dr Max Newbert, co-author of the AHDB research.

#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: Luchia Garcia-Perez Sponsored by This is Agriculture

09 Jul 202014:29

"When lockdown began, I found myself working in my living room and relying on virtual meetings to communicate with colleagues and farmers."

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#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: Rory Galloway Sponsored by This is Agriculture

09 Jul 202014:26

Virtual home-working has been a learning curve for many agricultural employees, so what lessons can be learned from the journey so far? Danusia Osiowy speaks to three young professionals who have adapted to new working days.

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#ThisIsAgriculture & Covid-19: A learning curve for young professionals Sponsored by This is Agriculture

02 Jul 202011:02

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Lungworm poised to strike grazing cattle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

02 Jul 202010:36

Insufficient immunity is increasing cases of lungworm in cattle, and this season is providing the perfect conditions for autumn outbreaks of disease, according to vet Claire Whittle.

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Target 24: Hit the ground running to target 24-month calving Sponsored by ForFarmers

24 Jun 202011:10

Close attention to calf rearing begins from the moment of birth at West Mill Farm, Dorset. This is driving fast growth, high health, superb conception rates to sexed semen and calving at 24 months.

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Fertile ground for OSR growth Sponsored by Syngenta

27 May 202010:35

Targeting oilseed rape crops on more fertile fields and more extensive use of manures could help crops better cope with the challenges of cabbage stem flea beetle, says Suffolk farm manager, Simon Eddell.

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Target 24: It starts with the mindset Sponsored by ForFarmers

20 May 202011:48

There can be few practices on the farm which can be changed with so little investment, and to such great effect, than age at first calving. Still, the UK’s age at first calving remains stubbornly fixed at an average 28 months, despite the well-promoted benefits of calving at two years.

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#ThisIsAgriculture: Adapting careers in reaction to coronavirus Sponsored by This is Agriculture

14 May 202014:06

Agriculture is a highly versatile industry and the adaptations and innovations taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic only reinforces its ability to change at short notice. We catch up with two young professionals whose roles have changed as their sectors face the reality of Covid-19.

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Consistency and flexibility key for butchery business Sponsored by ForFarmers

06 May 202015:21

Beef producer Paul Humphreys has high expectations of the stock he produces at Blixes Farm, near Chelmsford, Essex, and knows exactly the end-product he wants his butchery to create.

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Wormer resistance threatens future of sheep farming Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

06 May 202015:01

Wormer resistance is a very real threat to sheep farming. Farmers must adopt new, sustainable worming practices to prolong the effectiveness of wormers.

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Fast start to next OSR season Sponsored by Syngenta

24 Apr 202013:17

OSR growers at the latest Syngenta iOSR group meeting highlighted their commitment to their most profitable break crop, but reinforced the need for a better understanding of establishment to achieve more consistent results.

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OSR seed numbers enhance yields Sponsored by Syngenta

24 Feb 202011:31

With increasing interest in other break crops alongside OSR – enforced by the season and establishment challenges – pulse crops’ prospect are under the spotlight too.

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Spring break with iOSR Sponsored by Syngenta

16 Jan 202011:54

Investment to achieve good returns from spring oilseed rape is more about spending time, rather than money advocate Oxfordshire growers Nigel and Margaret Lawrence.

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Benchmarking: How to measure success in beef Sponsored by McDonald's

09 Dec 201914:57

In order to become more sustainable, farmers must be more efficient, and one of the best ways of monitoring and improving a farm’s efficiency is through benchmarking.

Beef Insightful livestock Welfare

Is your herd at risk of ketosis?Sponsored by Elanco

04 Dec 201909:57

Regardless of system or yield, all dairy herds are going to have some level of ketosis and will need to tackle the problem head on to restore milk production and optimise fertility.

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Don’t let Ketosis drag down your herd Sponsored by Elanco

27 Nov 201910:58

A multi-faceted approach to reducing ketosis has resulted in less displaced abomasums (DAs), better cow longevity and a reduced calving interval at Priddbwll Farm, Oswestry.

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Sexed and beef strategy ensures value for every calf Sponsored by Cogent

27 Nov 201910:36

New dairy tenants, Ed and Bethan Williams are embracing a sexed and beef strategy to help create a sustainable system fit for the future.

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Vital on-farm health & safety tips for beef success Sponsored by McDonald's

13 Nov 201915:06

Health and safety should be a fundamental part of a farm’s management agenda, to not only safeguard the safety of all farm workers, but also to ensure a business is sustainable for the future.

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Sexed semen brings success for award winning Ice Cream producers Sponsored by Cogent

23 Oct 201911:39

Higher conception rates with sexed semen compared to conventional has given one West Sussex ice cream producer the confidence to use it across cows and heifers and thus breed the very best replacements possible.

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Farmers reminded to store ammonium nitrate safely after Beirut explosion

1050 Views

#Farm24 reaches record territory across social media

07 Aug 2020Danusia Osiowy

#Farm24 reaches record territory across social media

697 Views

Shining a light on the role of women in agriculture

06 Aug 2020Alice Dyer

Shining a light on the role of women in agriculture

626 Views

Beef and lamb markets are strong, for now

01 Aug 2020Cedric Porter

Beef and lamb markets are strong, for now

577 Views

Planning shake up needs to work for the countryside

04 Aug 2020Alex Black

Planning shake up needs to work for the countryside

476 Views

Farmer's angst after council lifts Covid-19 restriction on footpaths

04 Aug 2020Mollie Leach

Farmer's angst after council lifts Covid-19 restriction on footpaths

475 Views

06 Aug 2020Ben Briggs

#Farm24 - Back for 2020!

439 Views

Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

04 Aug 2020Abi Kay

Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

382 Views

#Farm24 trends at number 1 on social media

06 Aug 2020Danusia Osiowy

#Farm24 trends at number 1 on social media

301 Views

Eligibility concerns sees poor uptake of Government’s Covid-19 dairy support scheme

03 Aug 2020Hannah Binns

Eligibility concerns sees poor uptake of Government’s Covid-19 dairy support scheme

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First Milk to increase its September milk price by 0.5ppl

First Milk to increase its September milk price by 0.5ppl

07 Aug 2020

Emergency authorisation for linseed desiccant secured

Emergency authorisation for linseed desiccant secured

07 Aug 2020

Keeping an eye on the grain market - August 6 update

Keeping an eye on the grain market - August 6 update

07 Aug 2020

Welsh Government consults on BPS simplifications ahead of planned phase out

Welsh Government consults on BPS simplifications ahead of planned phase out

07 Aug 2020

Supply industry’s 30-year sustainability vision unveiled

Supply industry’s 30-year sustainability vision unveiled

07 Aug 2020

Muller Direct pricing model is ‘fundamentally flawed’ - MMG

Muller Direct pricing model is ‘fundamentally flawed’ - MMG

06 Aug 2020

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#Farm24 smashes through the 50m milestone

#Farm24 smashes through the 50m milestone

06 Aug 2020

30 fantastic prizes for #Farm24 in 24 hours!Sponsored by Morrisons

06 Aug 2020

FG team film live on social media to support #Farm24

FG team film live on social media to support #Farm24

06 Aug 2020

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06 Aug 2020

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Tenants' fears as National Trust announces cost saving measures

Tenants' fears as National Trust announces cost saving measures

06 Aug 2020

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Farmers reminded to store ammonium nitrate safely after Beirut explosion

Farmers reminded to store ammonium nitrate safely after Beirut explosion

05 Aug 2020

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The non-negotiables for good fertility for AYR calving herds

The non-negotiables for good fertility for AYR calving herds

05 Aug 2020

BVA calls for farmers to benefit from earned recognition approach to tackling TB

BVA calls for farmers to benefit from earned recognition approach to tackling TB

05 Aug 2020

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Four things to consider in post-harvest cultivations for establishing a winter crop

Four things to consider in post-harvest cultivations for establishing a winter crop

05 Aug 2020

Hide values drop 60-70 per cent in five years

Hide values drop 60-70 per cent in five years

05 Aug 2020

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Vertically farmed wheat could be a ‘major player’ in food security

Vertically farmed wheat could be a ‘major player’ in food security

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Challenging season delivers variable barley yields

Challenging season delivers variable barley yields

04 Aug 2020

Early concerns over wheat protein levels

Early concerns over wheat protein levels

04 Aug 2020

Planning shake up needs to work for the countryside

04 Aug 2020

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MPs call on Government to appoint a Minister for Food Security

MPs call on Government to appoint a Minister for Food Security

04 Aug 2020

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Foxhillfarm foundation sale peaks at 19,000gns

Foxhillfarm foundation sale peaks at 19,000gns

04 Aug 2020

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Proposed sale of Glenridding Common to the JMT prompts fresh rewilding fears

04 Aug 2020

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Rural crime cost reaches its highest level in eight years totalling £54 million

Rural crime cost reaches its highest level in eight years totalling £54 million

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Eligibility concerns sees poor uptake of Government’s Covid-19 dairy support scheme

03 Aug 2020

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Making sure later cut silages deliver on yields and quality

Making sure later cut silages deliver on yields and quality

03 Aug 2020

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