News
Performance Grants Update – February 2010
A TOTAL of 128 performance grant applications have so far gone through decision panels to help improve animal health and welfare, nutrient management and resource efficiciency on livestock farms in the North West.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
Safety first for Lancashire farmers
HUNDREDS of local farmers attended a safety event at Myerscough College’s Lodge Farm in February.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 04 2010
Events
Entry Level Stewardship / Higher Level Stewardship Pre-Booked Clinic - Chelford, Cheshire
RICHARD Potts from the Land Management Advisory Service (LMAS) within Natural England will be available to assist and check Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and Upland ELS (UELS) applications
Full Event Details | Starts March 15 2010 at 10:00AM
Upland Entry Level Stewardship farm walk - Whitewell, Clitheroe
This farm walk will look at the potential of Upland Entry Level Stewardship (UELS) on your farm and the benefits it can bring to both the environment and farm income.
Full Event Details | Starts March 16 2010 at 10:00AM
Fact Sheets
Swine Dysentry - Action for Productivity
Published on 24 July 2009
SWINE dysentery is one of the most economically damaging diseases a farm can experience. This fact sheet from Bpex takes a look at the impact of the disease - pointing out the clinical signs and management advice to eradicate and reduce infection.
Improve your marketing return
Published on 24 July 2009
IMPROVING returns from finished pigs is vital to the success of any pig unit. This fact sheet from Bpex will help you review your contract, taking into account your location, pig production system and current grading.
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