Eleven new varieties of ryegrass and one red clover variety have been added to the 2017/2018 Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL). The publication will be…
Month: May 2017
Providing an effective information network for the UKs numerous breed societies is a major remit for the National Sheep Association (NSA), many of which came together…
Use of silage additive can greatly increase the efficiency of the fermentation in the clamp, minimising waste and maximising the nutritional value of the preserved forage.…
Convenience retailer, the Co-op, has widened its Lamb Farming Group as part of its commitment to providing 100% fresh British lamb all year round. The extended…
More than 2,000 tractor enthusiasts and their families gathered at Jim Butler’s farm in Rowde near Devizes on Bank Holiday Monday, 1 May, for an event…
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Rebecca Rainnie (24) as a Knowledge Transfer Specialist, working in the organisation’s industry development team. Ms Rainnie’s role will see…
NFU Scotland has called for milk buyers to deliver stability to Scottish dairy farmers as farmgate prices come under pressure. Market signals around commodity prices, production…
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) has launched a new grade of membership to recognise the importance of the role of the technician in the landbased…
First Milk have reduced their May milk prices to members by between 0.10ppl and 0.35ppl. Clive Sharpe, First Milk chairman commented: “After total increases of 10ppl…