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.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 17 2010
February Update: Cumbria Farmer Groups and Monitor Farms
THE following information is an update on the livestock programme farmer group work and monitor farms organised by Cumbria Farmer Network
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
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
EID Demonstration Event at Penrith Auction
THE EID event was run in conjunction with Penrith and District Farmers Mart on January 26th and was attended by most major manufacturers of sheep tags, EID readers, software and handling facilities, with Andrew Wright giving two presentations during the day to a packed ringside each time.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 20 2010
Cumbrian arable farmers urged to join campaign
ARABLE farmers in Cumbria will be asked to help with the Campaign for the Farmed Environment at a meeting being held at The Stoneybeck Inn at Penrith on Friday, February 12th followed by a farm walk on Brackenburgh Estate.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 03 2010
Robert Craig announced as new NFU Cumbria County Chairman
ROBERT Craig of Cairn Head Farm in Armathwaite, Carlisle is the NFU’s new Cumbrian County Chairman.
Read more | Comments (0) | January 22 2010
Croglin Group meeting - improving quality grassland and parasite control
GILLIAN Butler, independent nutritionist from Newcastle University, stimulated discussion on Making Better Use of Grass and Forage amongst 16 farmers.
Read more | Comments (0) | January 19 2010
January Update: Cumbria Farmer Groups and Monitor Farms
THE following information is an update on the livestock programme farmer group work and monitor farms organised by Cumbria Farmer Network
Read more | Comments (0) | January 18 2010
Farmers weigh up options for safe handling facilities
ON a cold, frosty, yet sunny day in December, 49 farmers turned out for this East Cumbria event to learn more about safe handling facilities for livestock.
Read more | Comments (0) | January 15 2010