MEP accuses the EU of ‘gesture politics’ on welfare of animals during transport
Mr Agnew said: “We already have adequate legislation on animal welfare. What’s missing is enforcement of current rules. In the UK, we have two inspection bodies; the RSPCA and Trading Standards. They will frequently be present at markets and abattoirs where lorries full of livestock are being unloaded.” He went to describe the stringent inspections […]
Assess silage stocks to be aware of shortfalls
“Calculating the amount of forage you have before setting off to buy other feed stocks will mean you can make sure you do not spend money on bought-in feed that you may not actually need,” explains Tom. “The first step is to calculate the available stock in your clamped silage, once this is done the […]
Dairy farmers to speak with louder voice
Mr Heath today also launched a separate scheme allowing English dairy farmers to apply for £5 million-worth of grants to develop new market opportunities through co-operation. Defra is consulting on new rules allowing English dairy farmers to come together and form producer organisations to sell their combined milk to processing companies rather than negotiate as […]
NFU Fodder Bank relaunched after wettest summer in a century
The service was launched over five years ago by the NFU and has been effective in both exceptionally wet and dry years. The free online service is designed to help farmers with shortages and surpluses of cattle feed and bedding. NFU livestock board chairman Charles Sercombe said: “Farmers across the country are experiencing problems with […]
New market opens up for British beef exporters
Russia banned the import of British beef and lamb following concerns about the cattle disease BSE. The controls are now so tight that the disease has virtually disappeared in the UK, and this is now recognised internationally. Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said: “British food is recognised around the world for using quality ingredients, for rigorous […]
RUMA seeks balanced debate on use of antimicrobials in animals
RUMA does not agree that such a step is warranted and is concerned that in some cases such a move could have negative outcomes for poultry health and welfare. RUMA Secretary General John FitzGerald said “there is much debate in many scientific and regulatory circles on how to manage the risk of antimicrobial resistance in […]
Arla Milk Link price increase
Arla Foods amba has announced that the Arla Milk Link member milk price will increase by 1.33ppl with effect from 3 December. This latest increase will be applied by way of an adjustment to the Business Market Related element of the Arla Milk Link milk and take its standard litre price from 3 December to […]
First commercial start-up of DeLaval AMR™ in Europe underway
The system will start milking at Laproma Farm in Schlossvippach, Germany during the first quarter of 2013. Since its unveiling in 2010, AMR has completed more than 1 million milkings around the globe. “This is obviously a step forward in our development of AMR, and we look forward to meeting this milestone so we can […]
British pig farmers thank Morrisons
Morrisons’ unique relationship with British pig farmers means it is the only retailer to be included in the roadshow tour of GB towns and cities. The supermarket’s customers, from Newcastle to Bristol, will have a chance to enjoy freshly cooked, free British bacon and sausage sandwiches when the Red Tractor tasting mobile arrives in store […]
