Livestock Northwest is your gateway to information, advice and support for livestock farmers looking to improve performance in England’s North West. This site provides everything you need to know about the Northwest Livestock Programme, a four-year business support package that aims to improve farm competitiveness, animal health and welfare and the efficient use of main farm resources. Find out more »
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Latest News from across the Northwest
New maps to reveal potential hydropower hotspots
ENVIRONMENT Agency project uncovers hydropower opportunities in the North West.
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Taking the heat out of farm energy costs
INSTALLING a heat recovery unit (HRU) can help dairy farmers reduce water heating costs by up to 50 per cent by maximising the energy efficiency of milk cooling and water heating.
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Cold late spring demands special grazing care
PROLONGED cold and wet conditions across much of the country in the winter and early spring make it more important than ever for beef and sheep producers to manage their grazing with the greatest possible care.
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