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Changing farm structures?- What does this mean to you?

Hello, I'm just starting a dissertation on 'changing farm structures' at the Royal Agricultural College, and I would love to get a feel from the general farming population on my topic, so any feedback on the below would be fantastic! 1. Firstly what do you feel farming structure includes...

Posted to Questionnaires and surveys (Forum) by Max1 on Tue, May 28 2013
:) Lameness in dairy cattle and its potential impact on culling questionnaire - CHANCE TO WIN £80 WORTH OF DAIRY SEMEN FROM KINGSTREETSIRES

Hi, I'm a third year animal science student at Bishop Burton College carrying out my dissertation project on dairy cattle lameness, in my study I am dissecting culled cattle hooves and analysing the prevalence of hoof lesions. Alongside this I am surveying dairy farmers to gauge the severity of lameness...

Posted to Questionnaires and surveys (Forum) by RachaelH21 on Mon, Apr 22 2013
Machinery

Please help! I am not sure where to start on my assignment, as im not mechianically minded!? 1: describe the mechanical priciples and the benefits of each of the following; ploughing, power harrow, drill and fertiliser spreader 2: Select a tractor and compatible (size and horsepower) to carry out the...

Posted to Questionnaires and surveys (Forum) by Faith_blossom on Mon, Mar 25 2013
Nematodes controlling slugs

Hello, I am a student at the University of Warwick studying for an MSc in sustainable crop production. I am doing a BASIS module project of the use of nematodes to control slugs. I am particularly interested in their use and effectiveness on arable crops such as cereals and oilseed rape. Since cost is...

Posted to Questionnaires and surveys (Forum) by Catherine Garman on Sun, Mar 24 2013
Choosing Right University

I've been working on a coffee plantation in Timor-Leste for 2 years, I came here for experience when I was 19 and was offered full time work shortly afterwards. Farming in tropical climates is great work and I love the travel aspect of what I do. I've been researching into my next best step to...

Posted to The Next Generation (Forum) by TimorCafe on Tue, Mar 19 2013
Any farmers in the (snowy/wet) north of England?

Hi everyone, I know you are all busy but I'm hoping a few of you will be able to spend 10 mins to complete my survey for my undergrad dissertation at Northumbri Uni. I'm investigating the determining factors in a farmers' decision to adopt (or not adopt) organic methods, but this doesn't...

Posted to Questionnaires and surveys (Forum) by LeanneD on Wed, Feb 13 2013
Lambing Work Wanted

Im 27 and been working seasonal farm jobs since finishing university. I have not had experience with lambing before but am hoping someone on this website will be willing to give me the opportunity to learn the skills required for this job. I have worked with a shearer in the past and spoken with people...

Posted to The Next Generation (Forum) by Mikey Pea on Sun, Jan 13 2013
Enter Defra's Twitter campaign

What are the barriers facing your future in farming? Would you like the chance to meet your Farming Minister, David Heath, at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London and discuss how to get more young people working in food and farming? Enter our #meetfm Twitter competition. From Wednesday 2 January...

Posted to The Next Generation (Forum) by Verity Hambrook (Defra) on Tue, Jan 8 2013
New entrants and barriers to a future in farming

Being an agriculture student and new entrant this is topic I'm passionate about, find out what I have to say at; agric-antics-in-the-toon.blogspot.co.uk

Posted to Agric antics in the Toon (Weblog) by Borts on Wed, Jan 2 2013
Plumpton College moves into Movember charity

‘Movember’ came to Plumpton College in a wave of hairy facial growth! Staff and students have cultivated carefully-crafted moustaches since the beginning of November, helping to raise awareness of men’s health and specifically, prostate and testicular cancers. A variety of hairy styles have been lovingly...

Posted to College & Uni photos (Gallery) by bn7sussex on Mon, Dec 3 2012

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