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POULTRY

Avian influenza strikes turkey farm in Norfolk

A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed on a commercial free-range turkey premises, near Watton in mid-Norfolk – the third case of the current “season” (which…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Average yields and high costs bite

Elliot Stevens, who runs Okehampton-based contracting firm Cropmech, had an uninspiring harvest, with wet weather hampering workflow. Elliot, who works along with his father, Mark, says: “Overall, the cereal harvest…

MACHINERY

Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year comp open for entries

There’s still time to enter next year's Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year competition, and you can earn NRoSO points in the process. To get involved, simply visit Syngenta online…

LIVESTOCK

How a shift in grazing grew more beef for less money

Soils with greater water-holding capacity, more diverse pastures and big savings on winter housing are among the standout results of a four-year grazing project at FAI Farms near Oxford. The…

FARMER FOCUS

Farmer Focus: Dipping our toe into cattle production

Like our terminal-sired tups, the Aberfield SRs have been flying through the ewes, with everything covered in a fortnight. It seems that the teaser has done his job well. This…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: Why tenant farmers could do with a superhero

If you read last week’s column, you’ll recall the story of our hapless former local MP who didn’t remotely understand Agricultural Holdings Act tenancies and their associated restrictions. I feel…

OPINION

Editor's View: Why Bovaer bashers should stop and think

What are we to learn from the online uproar following Arla’s announcement about a trial of the methane-reducing supplement Bovaer? I would say it shows that solidarity in farming is…

LAND MARKETS

Farmland in your area 2024: Yorkshire and Humber

Private sales dominated in the Yorkshire and Humber region in 2024, with some agents reporting that more than two-thirds of transactions took place off the open market, many to cash…

COMPLIANCE

Time running out to complete sheep records in Wales

Farmers in Wales must complete their annual sheep and goat inventory a month earlier this year as the country brings its deadline in line with England’s. For the first year,…

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ForFarmers and 2Agriculture merger faces investigation

The potential acquisition of two ForFarmers feed mills by poultry feed manufacturer 2Agriculture will face an in-depth investigation by the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA has confirmed plans…

DAIRY MARKETS AND PRICES

Oatly not to be labelled as ‘milk’ after Dairy UK battle

Swedish-based drinks manufacturer Oatly has lost a decision in the Court of Appeal to use the word ‘milk’ in the marketing of its oat-based drinks in the UK. The Court…