How we can help in the face of a global fertiliser shortage
UK farmers are heading for a fertilser shortfall of more than half a million tonnes and the message is clear - order early.
January 2022
UK farmers are heading for a fertilser shortfall of more than half a million tonnes and the message is clear - order early.
January 2022
Drawing up battle plans to reduce the risk of attack from disease was the focus of a recent Mole Valley Farmers Youngstock Matters event.
January 2022
The UK’s chief veterinary officer Dr Christine Middlemiss said there was a “phenomenal level” of avian flu in the UK as poultry and waterfowl face “flockdown” for the second year running. Our simple guide below outlines ways you can help to reduce the risks to your flock.
January 2022
The importance of understanding the reasons for lamb losses and having an active flock health plan were highlighted in a recent Mole Valley Farmers’ survey of 754 sheep producers.
January 2022
Applying bagged nitrogen to grassland and cereal crops still works out cost effective versus having to buy-in feed, despite escalating fertiliser costs.
December 2021
Balancers are a low intake feed designed to provide a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals, and protein to balance a forage based diet, without excess calories, making them the ideal option for good doers.
December 2021
The UK sheep industry still loses millions of lambs every lambing season and as many as one in five of the deaths could be down to poor hygiene.
December 2021
Farmers aiming for the Easter market may be thinking about creep feeding their lambs – but what are the benefits versus the cost?
December 2021
Leptospirosis is one of the most common diseases facing UK herds, with data pointing to infection rates of 70% on dairy farms and 18% on beef farms. MSD Animal Health dairy advisor, Steph Small, explains how best to prevent leptospirosis.
December 2021
Antibiotic-free production from healthy, long-lived cows is what makes the team tick at Hethenhill Farm, where RABDF Gold Cup finalist Jonathan Gibbins runs a 440 cow organic herd.
December 2021