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Students proving their worth Sponsored by This is Agriculture

04 Jan 202113:53

Employing students is not just of benefit to the student, securing valuable experience to launch a career after graduation. Clemmie Gleeson speaks to an estate manager and farm owner who believe students bring welcome gains to their enterprises, and to the students who benefited from their commitment.

How to build staff loyalty Sponsored by This is Agriculture

27 Nov 202013:01

Helping to motivate, inspire and guide staff to achieve their best can help a farm business thrive. In the first of a two-part feature, Clemmie Gleeson speaks to two farmers who, although from different sectors and backgrounds, let their staff know what they do matters and is appreciated.

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Decoding the parasite puzzle Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim

19 Nov 202016:00

The problem with parasites in dairy cattle is the often invisible impact. If left uncontrolled, parasite infections in youngstock and adult cows can lead to a reduction in lifetime milk production and fertility.

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‘Farmers are interested in training, but have so much else to do’Sponsored by This is Agriculture

19 Nov 202015:50

Staff are the key to any business, but why can farmers, who are also employers, be sometimes reluctant to secure the best team around them? And why is it so important to a business’ bottom line? Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

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Playing catch-up with growth rates throughout winter Sponsored by ForFarmers

12 Nov 202010:58

When your summer feeding regime is restricted to grazing alone, winter takes on an added importance. Beef producer Paul Thomas tells Farmers Guardian how he improves cow condition and speeds up youngstock performance from November to May.

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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.

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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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11 Jan 2021Ben Briggs

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Tractor driver sentenced for hay bale accident that left cyclist with serious injuries

14 Jan 2021

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Britains to re-release 7,500 iconic Fordson Major Tractor toys in centenary celebration

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The Trade and Agriculture Commission – What can farmers expect it to recommend?

15 Jan 2021Abi Kay

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Charity launches biggest farming survey of its kind

11 Jan 2021Olivia Midgley

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