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Bovine TB policies are 'not working' for farmers

Bovine TB policies are 'not working' for farmers

12 May 202307:00
With farmers in Wales feeling ignored and frustrated by the Welsh Government on bovine TB, Rachael Brown spoke to farmers in the Welsh borders about the financial and emotional impact
AdviceBovine TBfarm lifelivestock
Colostrum: The foundation of good calf health

Colostrum: The foundation of good calf health

11 May 202312:30
Colostrum is key to overall calf health and performance, but good management is paramount for high concentration and efficient absorption of antibodies.
Adviceanimal healthAnimal Health and WelfareBreeding and CalvescolostrumdairyDairy and Latest Newsdairy calfDairy cowDairy Farmerdairy hefierFarmfarmerfarmingfeedheifer calflivestockmilkNutritionWelfare
Careers in farming: Agronomy is not what you think - 'we wanted to give students a taste of what the job entails'

Careers in farming: Agronomy is not what you think - 'we wanted to give students a taste of what the job entails'

10 May 202313:59
Agriculture students from leading universities and colleges have taken part in a competition designed to provide a unique insight into the role of the modern agronomist.
AdvicecareersEducationjobsjobs in agriculturejobs in farming
Careers in farming: Could science attract people from non-farming backgrounds?

Careers in farming: Could science attract people from non-farming backgrounds?

09 May 202318:41
To the farming community, livestock genetics and artificial insemination are commonplace, but to the outside world, it is a far from obvious career path. Kayleigh Bowen, lead lab services technician at Cogent Breeding, fell into the role by accident.
Advicecareers
Careers in farming: Open Farm Sunday encourages youngster into ag - 'we have always had a strong family history of working with students'

Careers in farming: Open Farm Sunday encourages youngster into ag - 'we have always had a strong family history of working with students'

09 May 202317:00
LEAF Open Farm Sunday is a firm favourite in the farming calendar, but it has also given visitors the chance to find a role in the industry.
Advicecareers
Careers in farming: Two young women prove hedgelaying can be a rewarding job

Careers in farming: Two young women prove hedgelaying can be a rewarding job

09 May 202315:30
There is a shortage of hedgelayers, but it could provide the perfect opportunities for young people. Howard Walsh meets two female hedgelayers who are key to this rural craft’s future.
Advicecareersfarmingjobs in farmingrural skillswomen in farming
Beware of expiring Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards exemptions

Beware of expiring Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards exemptions

09 May 202306:00
Landlords who applied for an exemption from Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for let residential property in 2018 are reminded that their exemption expires this year.
AdviceBusinessfarm lifelandlord
Take action to keep Scotland bTB free

Take action to keep Scotland bTB free

08 May 202306:00
Farmers need to plan their cattle buying policy carefully to help keep Scotland free of bovine TB, with an increasing demand from farmers in England for Scottish breeding stock.
Advicebovine btbBovine TBbtbfarm lifeScotland
Women in agriculture facing 'extreme anxiety' levels

Women in agriculture facing 'extreme anxiety' levels

06 May 202318:00
Financial pressures, long working hours and isolation are among with the causes of ‘concerning’ levels of anxiety among farming women, a new study has revealed.
Adviceanxietyfarm lifemental healthwomenwomen in ag
Profitable farming the only way to attract new talent

Profitable farming the only way to attract new talent

06 May 202312:00
Making farming profitable is the only way to encourage more young people into the sector from non-farming backgrounds.
Advicefarm life
Weather puts more pressure on potato planting

Weather puts more pressure on potato planting

05 May 202311:00
Cold and wet weather has delayed the planting of what is likely to be the smallest UK potato area ever. Cedric Porter reports.
Advicearablefarm life
Police force makes plea for patience amid change

Police force makes plea for patience amid change

05 May 202306:00
With a plan launched last week to tackle rural crime and protect wildlife in Wales, the police are looking to build trust within the rural community.
AdviceCrimefarm lifereportingruralRural crime
Cost of living hits farmers mental health

Cost of living hits farmers mental health

04 May 202318:00
Political and economic conditions are taking a toll on farmers mental health and making situations even more difficult for victims of domestic violence
Advicefarm lifemental health
Farmer confidence at its lowest in three years

Farmer confidence at its lowest in three years

04 May 202306:00
The latest survey from the National Farmers Union has found that farmer confidence is at its lowest since the start of the pandemic.
Advicefarm life
UN study throws out vegan health claims

UN study throws out vegan health claims

03 May 202312:00
Meat, eggs and dairy provide crucial sources of much-needed nutrients that should be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet, according to a report from United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Advicefarm lifehealthResearchstudyVegan
Water quality and quantity key to cow health

Water quality and quantity key to cow health

28 Apr 202316:01
The provision and quality of water is paramount to overall cow health and performance, but these are areas of management which are often overlooked.
Adviceanimal healthAnimal Health and WelfaredairyDairy and Latest NewsDairy cowDairy FarmerDairy FarmingfarminglivestockNutritionWelfare
Wales launches first ever rural crime and wildlife strategy

Wales launches first ever rural crime and wildlife strategy

27 Apr 202304:00
A plan to tackle rural crime and protect wildlife in Wales was launched at the Royal Welsh showground on Thursday.
AdviceEnvironmentfarm lifelivestockmental healthPoliticsRural crime
New podcast: Avian Influenza - Housing measures lifted but biosecurity remains paramount

New podcast: Avian Influenza - Housing measures lifted but biosecurity remains paramount

21 Apr 202309:00
On this week’s Over the Farm Gate podcast livestock reporter, Katie Fallon talks to the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss, after housing measures for bird keepers in England were lifted this week.
AdviceAnimal Health and WelfareAvian InfluenzafarminglivestockPodcastspoultryWelfare
NFU chief praises farmer after cow attack

NFU chief praises farmer after cow attack

17 Apr 202313:00
NFU president Minette Batters has issued a warning to farmers after a social media post showing a cow ramming and kicking a farm worker was posted online.
AdviceAnimal Health and Welfarefarm lifeHealth and safetyHSElivestock
Ewe condition key to lamb performance

Ewe condition key to lamb performance

14 Apr 202308:30
With lamb performance heavily reliant on the ewe’s milk supply, ensuring ewes are in the best condition pre-and post-lambing is key to achieving high lamb growth rates.
AdviceAnimal Health and WelfarecolostrumfarmingfeedGrasslandlamblambinglivestockNutritionsheepWelfare

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