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25 Nov 2020

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12 Jan 2021

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10 tips for parasite control at housing Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

08 Oct 202013:36

Now is the ideal time to safeguard cattle productivity over winter by reviewing parasite control given at grass and treating any parasite burdens at housing.

FG launches survey to identify recruitment challenges and skills gap to support industry Sponsored by This is Agriculture

28 Aug 202007:08

FARMERS Guardian has launched an industry-wide survey to understand more about the skills gap in agriculture, what training opportunities are available and recruitment challenges within the sector.

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Grazing and nutrition transforms flock performance Sponsored by ForFarmers

13 Aug 202013:21

Alister Davies started farming sheep in much the same way as anyone else. But then he had an epiphany, transformed nutrition, grassland management and daily liveweight gain, and this year had sold every lamb with U and R grades before the end of June.

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Test before autumn worm control Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

13 Aug 202013:11

Recent polls highlight knowledge gaps around worm monitoring strategies which threaten the sustainable use of anthelmintics.

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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.

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#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.

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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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BBC admits meat documentary breached impartiality guidelines

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Defeat of Ag Bill amendment to ban low-standard imports highlights Tory divisions

13 Oct 2020Abi Kay

Defeat of Ag Bill amendment to ban low-standard imports highlights Tory divisions

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“It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

14 Oct 2020Alex Black

“It is the biggest betrayal to British farming since the civil war" - Farmers react to Ag Bill amendment defeat

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Conservative MPs accused of ‘chucking farmers under a bus’

15 Oct 2020Abi Kay

Conservative MPs accused of ‘chucking farmers under a bus’

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US warns global adherence to EU Farm to Fork Strategy would double world food prices

13 Oct 2020Abi Kay

US warns global adherence to EU Farm to Fork Strategy would double world food prices

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New world record of £20,000 set for a sheep dog in online sale

19 Oct 2020Angela Calvert

New world record of £20,000 set for a sheep dog in online sale

341 Views

Cost of production not milk price defines dairy profitability

17 Oct 2020Alex Black

Cost of production not milk price defines dairy profitability

274 Views

Dairy farmers ‘disappearing’ from North East Scotland

15 Oct 2020Alex Black

Dairy farmers ‘disappearing’ from North East Scotland

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STIRLING BULL SALES: Aberdeen-Angus bulls top at 10,000gns

18 Oct 2020Hannah Park

STIRLING BULL SALES: Aberdeen-Angus bulls top at 10,000gns

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Industry call for live export assurance scheme after NI cattle slaughtered in Middle East

14 Oct 2020Hannah Binns

Industry call for live export assurance scheme after NI cattle slaughtered in Middle East

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STIRLING BULL SALES: Salers top at 5,500gns

STIRLING BULL SALES: Salers top at 5,500gns

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UK spring barley crop larger but quality concerns could tighten markets

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Hope for low-standard import ban boosted as expert claims it would be WTO compliant

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Call to reward farmers for maintaining and enhancing landscapes

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PM says UK preparing to leave EU with no deal after negotiations stall

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Manitou announces TNS as new East Anglian dealer after Ben Burgess relinquishes franchise

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‘Court of public opinion’ will force Government’s hand on standards

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Plant breeders engaging ‘very actively’ for gene editing regulations to change in Europe

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Light leaf spot risk lowest for several years

Light leaf spot risk lowest for several years

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