High-tech solution for one of UK’s largest broiler farms
The increasing use of technology by todays new breed of farmer is nowhere better demonstrated than in a Shropshire based enterprise which is set to become one of the largest single site Broiler farms in the UK. Lower Heath Farm in Whitchurch has installed the latest in communications with a state-of-the-art alarm and communication centre […]
Dairy sectors R&D and KT up for review
Dairy scientists are to review future R&D and knowledge transfer requirements within the sector to meet with industry demand as well as growing interest in environment, consumer and animal welfare issues associated with dairy farming. The strategic review was agreed by the Dairy Science Forum after meeting with representatives from Government and across the UK […]
Subsidised diagnostic service for barren ewes
With sheep scanning well underway in many parts of the country, farmers running a flock with a barren rate greater than 2% can now ask for a subsidised flock blood test to establish whether the cause of the problem is toxoplasmosis. Barren EweCheck the diagnostic scheme supported by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is available from vets […]
Olympic stars unite for make mine Milk
An elite group of Olympic legends and British medal hopes for London 2012 have united to form ‘team Milk’, launched today as part of the ‘make mine Milk’ campaign. Milk has always been an important part of the diets of Britain’s best athletes and as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, milk will […]
Gafoor’s investment in factory is not chicken feed
Gafoor Poultry Products Ltd, one of the UK’s longest serving halal poultry processors, is reaping the benefits from a substantial investment at the purpose-built high-tech processing plant in Preston. Having posted a substantial year on year growth in business over the last four years the company is set for further expansion. An initial investment of […]
Wasting waste – survey shows slurry losses can add up
Dairy farmers could be losing up to 55 per cow a year by not maximising the fertiliser value of their slurry. Figures compiled from a survey carried out by Epizym at the Dairy Event this year reveal that farmers are buying in more bagged nitrogen than they need to for their acreage and herd sizes. […]
Local farmers visit Herefordshires new livestock market
A group of county farmers has had its first sight of Herefordshires new livestock market which is currently being built. The leader of the council, Cllr Roger Phillips, welcomed the farmers to the site off Roman Road and took them round the huge steel-framed structure which will be able to handle around 9,500 sheep and […]
Breeding decisions made easy
DairyCo has produced a new booklet, Breeding Briefs, to help farmers prioritise the information and figures they need to make good breeding decisions. Breeding Briefs helps farmers to identify the key tools for genetic improvement for their setup, and provides information about using these tools in practice. Topics covered include: Genetic indexes, why we need […]
RABDF cautiously welcomes RCS proposals
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has expressed a cautious welcome to the recommendations published by Rosemary Radcliffes advisory group on Responsibility and Cost Sharing (RCS) in England. We agree to a partnership approach between Defra and the industry, simply because the current arrangements are not working, says the associations chairman, David Cotton. However […]
