The winter barley market is heating up
This season a raft of new winter barley varieties are being recommended offering higher yields than current market leader KWS Tardis, as well as offering protection from new crop challenges.
August 2024
Correct underweight heifers to stop expensive long-term issues
Farmers are being urged to assess their heifers over winter and take action to correct any weight issues following reports this summer’s grazing shortages and heat stress have impacted growth rates.
December 2022
Beware the threat of winter coccidiosis
Coccidiosis cases in autumn born calves housed over the winter are common and the disease risk remains high until Christmas.
November 2022
Alleviating the stress of winter housing
As we start to think about bringing cattle in for the winter, it is important to remember housing can be a very stressful time for cows.
October 2022
Surviving the winter and beyond
With the backdrop of the highest inflation rate for 40 years, rising interest rates, difficulty finding labour and the worst drought since 1976, this winter is going to be a real challenge.
October 2022
Bullish outlook into 2023 - is it time to consider winter cereals?
It will come as no surprise the outlook for grain prices is good so we look at how best to capitalise on a tough global situation
August 2022