CIS appoints new team member
The Cattle Information Service (CIS) has recruited a new Assistant Area Manager to support the agriculture team. Shropshire based farmer’s son, Michael Whittaker will be fulfilling the new position, covering Herefordshire, Shropshire, the Wirral Peninsula, Worcestershire, Clwyd, Gwynedd, Powys and Wrexham. As Assistant Area Manager, Michael will be liaising with farmers about the services that […]
Sooty Sweeps the Board at the 2015 NBA Beef Expo
Held at the York Auction Centre, the 2015 NBA Beef Expo had its view firmly fixed on the future. Its theme was focused on technology and its power to improve day-to-day farming, together with the changing needs of modern consumers and what they want from the marketplace. The event started on Wednesday with over 250 […]
Erosion of new season lamb price gives cause for concern
NFU President Meurig Raymond has underlined his growing concern for the British lamb market as new season lamb prices have come under pressure in recent weeks. “Late April typically sees the numbers of new season lambs increase, with prices adjusting through the season as increased supplies become available,” he said. “However, the last two weeks […]
£6m funding to improve UK livestock health
Funding for eight projects that aim to improve the health of livestock within the UK has been announced by the Animal Health Research Club (ARC). The club, whose members include Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and other industry organisations, has allocated over £6 million in the second round of funding. In total, £10.8 million […]
Protect newborn lambs by keeping your dog on a lead
Dogs chasing and attacking sheep is causing a major animal welfare problem on UK sheep farms, says the National Sheep Association, and no more so than at this time of year when ewes are heavily pregnant or have young lambs at foot. With increasing numbers of sheep worrying incidents being reported, NSA Chief Executive Phil […]
Stirling Bull Sales February 16th 2015
Salers bulls sold to a top of 5800gns, 16 bulls sold to an average of £3754 (this includes animals sold out of the ring) Top price went to two lots Lot 7, From J Pirie, Kingussie – Chapelpark Hawk, this April 2013 born bull was calf at foot of Chapelpark Una at the Royal Highland […]
Record growth for Rugby Farmers Mart
The Rugby Farmers Mart (RFM) was founded in 2006 to replace the livestock market in Rugby, and started trading two years later at Stoneleigh Park. It is now attracting sellers and buyers from across the country and recorded record sales in 2014. Tom Wrench, head auctioneer at RFM, said it has been a tough year […]
Countrywide Farmers business disposal announced
Leading supplier of products, services and advice to the rural community, Countrywide Farmers, has announced the disposal of its Livestock Feed and Forage, Arable Products and Crop Marketing businesses for a total combined consideration of £18.5m. “This has been a difficult decision,” said John Hardman, Countrywide Farmers Chief Executive, “and comes at the end of […]
Vital CAP advice available for livestock farmers at Smithfield Festival
Vital Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) information on greening and how new and young farmers can receive payments will be available for livestock farmers attending the Smithfield Festival this week. The latest Defra Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) leaflet is available at the event, held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on 4 and 5 December. […]
