Silage Making
Silage making is a commonly used technique to store and utilise excess forage during the growing season for feeding animals during periods of scarcity, such as winter or drought.
Sheep Shearing
Sheep shearing may seem like a tedious task, but did you know it's actually incredibly beneficial for the sheep and their wool? Not only does shearing help keep the sheep cool during hot weather, but it also promotes healthy growth of their coats.
Farm Machinery Maintenance
Maintaining vehicles and machinery is an important part of any business. Regular maintenance helps to ensure that farm equipment is in good working order, which can help to reduce the risk of accidents or breakdowns.
Lambing Time
Springtime is associated with the sight of lambs in the fields. Although lambing can begin as early as December and go on until June, most flocks have their lambs in early spring.
Calving Considerations in Dairy Herds
The early part of the year is when many cattle herds will go through the calving process. There are many issues to consider during this time, and afterwards, and having an understanding of their effect on your herd can make all the difference to the outcome.
Sheep Dipping - Keeping Everybody Safe
As part of the care you give to your sheep throughout the year, parasite control is significant as an ongoing task. Sheep dipping is a commonly-used practice, but there are many safety aspects to consider.
Weaning Lambs
Weaning lambs is an ongoing process that can continue into September, and there are several things to consider. Not only do you have to think about the health and growth of lambs, but also enabling ewes to regain good health/condition in time for the next breeding season.
Cover crops in the rotation will yield hidden benefits
Experts are urging growers not to overlook the value of cover crops as they plan their rotations for the new season ahead.
Top tips for preventing combine fires this harvest
With harvest quickly approaching and potentially dry conditions increasing fire risks, NFU Mutual has issued advice for farmers to help prevent combine fires.