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Farm scoops award for aligning beef production with sustainability
Thornby Farms in Northamptonshire has been awarded the inaugural VetPartners Sustainable Beef Farm of the Year award, in recognition of the farm’s…
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Consultation opens for compulsory BVD scheme for Wales
A compulsory scheme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) could be introduced in Wales, with farmer feedback now needed on the proposal. The…
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Cotswolds farmer boosts productivity after 4-year industry project
A Cotswolds farmer has improved the productivity of his animals whilst reducing costs and inputs after joining an industry project run by the AHDB…
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Risk assessment recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers rise
A risk assessment is recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers are due to peak in the coming weeks, according to experts. Ticks, which transmit…
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Scottish farmers set to scale back food production, survey shows
Production on Scottish farms is set to be scaled back as farmers respond to unprecedented price increases for key inputs, NFU Scotland has warned…
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Perthshire farmer hailed for contribution to Charolais cattle breeding
Major David Walter, of Balthayock Farms in Perthshire, has been awarded for his exceptional contribution to the world of Charolais cattle breeding…
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Partnership working key for dairy-beef supply chain, study says
The supply of dairy-bred calves in the UK has come under the spotlight as part of a project being led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). To address…
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On-farm reduction sale of 'nationally-renowned' Dinmore Herd to go ahead
The nationally-renowned Dinmore Herd, which has won major shows, will be offered for sale at an upcoming on-farm reduction event. Founded in 2001…
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Cull cow market offers opportunity to tighten calving intervals
With cull cow prices reaching a record high this year, there is an opportunity to replace unproductive cows with improved genetics and focus on…
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Award-winning Shadwell Aberdeen-Angus herd sells for over £650,000
Superb trade was seen in the highly-anticipated Shadwell Aberdeen-Angus herd dispersal, with a top of 28,000gns for a cow and calf outfit and a…
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