Post-harvest is a crucial time for putting nutrients back into soil before drilling the next crop. However, applying slurry in hot conditions can reduce nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and see vital nitrogen lost if it is not applied accurately. Vogelsang’s Andy Hayhurst offers some top tips to help get the most out of slurry post-harvest. […]
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A survey of UK pig producers has revealed farmers are taking active steps to strengthen biosecurity in response to the ongoing threat from African Swine Fever (ASF). The survey, conducted by biosecurity specialists Roam Technology, was completed mainly by large indoor farrow-to-finish units (>1,000 sows). It found that more than half of respondents (52%) had […]
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Livestock farmers are being urged to act now to protect cattle and sheep from the hidden effects of heat stress, as another heatwave is forecast to hit the UK this week. While soaring temperatures are often associated with reduced feed intake and lower performance, experts warn the greatest threat may come from damage to gut […]
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Rising temperatures are prompting backyard poultry keepers to take extra steps to keep birds cool, healthy and comfortable this summer. Unlike humans, chickens cannot sweat to regulate their body temperature, instead, relying on other mechanisms to lose heat, making them particularly vulnerable during periods of prolonged hot weather. “Chickens have a normal body temperature of […]
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Fendt has launched a limited edition 900 Vario model to mark production of 50,000 900 series. 30 years on from the first 900 Vario, the latest anniversary model features an engraved ’50,000’ door sill, embroidered floor mats with an anniversary logo, super comfort seats trimmed in titanium leather and an anniversary badge on the chromed […]
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Yellow and brown rust infections have presented one of the main sources of stress for this year’s winter wheat crops, especially in the eastern counties where septoria has played second fiddle due to the dry spring conditions. With that in mind, Lee Bennett, independent seed specialist, is urging growers to carefully consider which varieties to […]
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Dairy farms participating in the MSD Animal Health Demonstration Farm Network are reporting measurable improvements in animal health, fertility and youngstock performance after implementing structured health reviews and herd-monitoring technologies. Launched in 2025, the network brings together five dairy farms across England, Wales and Scotland to demonstrate how proactive herd health management and monitoring technology […]
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Removing the fleeces of lambs helps to lift growth rates and improve flock management. This, according to Heiniger’s Hefin Rowlands, should be carried out with care and the right equipment. “Shearing every lamb in its first summer can increase growth rates by up to 20g a head. The best time varies from lowland to upland, […]
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Weaning should be viewed as the starting point for next season’s lamb crop, with poor ewe condition and hidden trace element deficiencies potentially costing flocks valuable lambs at scanning time, according to sheep experts. Nia Williams, Commercial and Technical Manager at Nettex says the post-weaning period is a critical window for assessing ewes and making […]
Read ArticleAlmost 1,000 dairy farmers and industry professionals visited Treveale Farm, near Ladock, Cornwall, on 30 June for the RABDF NMR Gold Cup Open Day, marking the first time a Cornish farm has won the prestigious award since the competition began in 1920. Hosted by T N Morrow and Partners, the event showcased how long-term investment, […]
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Lameness assessment results conducted across more than 21,000 sheep have found that full implementation of the industry’s Five Point Plan can reduce lameness levels by over two-thirds in affected flocks. Findings from 83 on-farm assessments across 24 farms, conducted by MSD Animal Health, showed lameness reductions of 57% to 67% when all five elements of […]
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Slurry handling specialist, Vogelsang, is putting on a slurry separation demonstration day at Myerscough College Livestock Innovation Centre. The free event will take place on 22nd July from 10am until 2pm. “Myerscough College is the perfect venue to demonstrate the Vogelsang XSplit separator. For this demonstration we will have both the standard XSplit Lift Frame […]
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