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More than 30,000 badgers removed in government-backed cull
Farmers Weekly New figures reveal more than 30,000 badgers were removed in the 2022 government-backed cull, as part of industry efforts to control the spread of bovine TB in cattle. Defra statistics published recently show…
Arable farmers lead the drive to buy new tractors
Farmers Weekly An upturn in the number of new tractor registrations so far this year has been driven by demand for larger models, particularly for arable enterprises. During the first three months of the year, 3,354 new…
New study reaffirms livestock and meat benefits to society
Farmers Weekly New research has reaffirmed scientific evidence of the crucial benefits of livestock systems and meat to society. The peer-reviewed study, published in the scientific journal Animal Frontiers on Saturday 15…
James Herrick: ‘Cattle should be functional, not flashy’
Farmers Weekly This article has caught me right in the middle of calving. Well I say “the middle” but we are currently four weeks in, with 75% of the cows calved and with very little intervention from ourselves. Just the way…
A practical approach to improving biodiversity and farm resilience
Farmers Weekly Biodiversity is an increasingly hot topic within the agricultural sector. Lloyds Bank caught up with Stuart Holm, farmer and outreach manager at The Woodland Trust to discuss the opportunities to improve farm…
Vanguard of the sprayer world – built for the next generation
Farmers Weekly Sustainable farming is a hot topic when it comes to future planning of farming operations. Although much care is put into sustainable practices and methodology, we often shy away from talking about the tools we…
Seasonal worker scheme operator reportedly has licence revoked
Farmers Weekly A seasonal worker scheme operator in the horticulture sector is believed to have had its licence removed. Although the Home Office said it would not comment on individual cases, the NFU said it understood that…
9 tips on employing dairy staff for the first time
Farmers Weekly Year on year, the number of dairy farms and cows in the UK is falling. By contrast, herd size is increasing. According to the most recent set of statistics, the average size of a UK dairy herd is 160 cows. This…
How to keep potato crops free from weeds this spring
Farmers Weekly A good chunk of potato seed should be neatly tucked up in beds, so thoughts turn to weed control before crops emerge. Farmers Weekly gets some regional strategic advice from the Association of Independent…
Ultimate guide to buying a tractor 2023
Farmers Weekly Rationalisation of models and specifications is the name of the game for several manufacturers listed in the 2023 edition of the Ultimate Guide to tractors. Supply chain issues remain problematic but the…
