Act now to avoid problems next winter - SAC warning to livestock producers
BEEF and sheep farmers should start planning now to minimise the legacy this late spring has left for next winter.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 28 2010
British lamb quality shows valuable improvement
DESPITE failing to match the record performance of last year, the quality of British lamb carcases has improved noticeably over the past five years.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 25 2010
Livestock producers urged to make grassland their priority in 2010
PRODUCTIVE grassland is key to the success of any beef or sheep enterprise, but many livestock farmers are still failing to achieve the highest levels of output.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 04 2010
Tracking grass growth for better returns
THE variable growth pattern of grass in England makes it very tricky for beef and sheep producers to manage.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 28 2010
Now is decision time for reseeding
THAT was the message to come out of a Reseeding Day at Harper Adams last week which marked the launch of the new Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for 2010.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 27 2010
Performance Grants - April Update
PERFORMANCE Grant applications are on the increase as more livestock programme plans on cattle, sheep, pig and poultry farms reach fruition.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 23 2010
Grass quality, not yield, key to silage making
THE most important aspect in making high quality silage is the quality of the grass at harvesting, says Dave Davies of Ibers and the Silage Advisory Centre (SilAC).
Read more | Comments (0) | April 19 2010
Cautious optimism for beef and sheep farmers
LIVESTOCK producers can be cautiously optimistic about prospects for 2010 as a weaker pound continues to boost UK exports, according to speakers at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's Outlook conference.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 19 2010
Soil should be a focal point for every farming enterprise
SOIL is often taken for granted as a resource on livestock farms when it really should be treated as a key input that lies at the root of livestock performance.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 15 2010
Integrate silage making carefully with grazing
WITH cereal and straw rations offering particularly attractive current winter beef and sheep feeding options, grazing livestock producers across the country should think more about how much silage they need rather than how much they can make this season.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 13 2010