Finishing bulls at grass gives farm’s margins a boost

High feed prices leads to Duncan and Claire Morrison trialling finishing bulls at grass.

Case of atypical BSE confirmed on farm in Essex

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, APHA said.

Consumers prefer home-grown meat rather than its cheaper imported alternatives

New research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that 90% of Scottish red meat consumers surveyed say they would prefer to buy Scottish beef, lamb, and pork, even if meat imported from elsewhere was 30% cheaper. 

Rising paromomycin resistance forces farmers to rethink calf scours management 

The farming industry has been urged to reassess their approach to managing neonatal calf diarrhoea, following new evidence showing an alarming rise in resistance to paromomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for treating E.coli K99 infections. 

How will the US trade deal affect UK farmers?

There are concerns that two agricultural sectors have been singled out to shoulder the burden of the removal of tariffs for other industries in the economy.

EnviroSystems shortlisted for Women in Ag award 

EnviroSystems has been shortlisted for a string of national and regional business awards, recognising innovation and sustainability.

Integrated beef system offers business expansion opportunities

Farming couple David and Sarah Green decided to start rearing calves for integrated beef supply chain, Gamechanger, to provide an additional revenue stream.

Spotlight on: Innovative grazing on Salisbury Plain

Farming an unusual landscape, Wiltshire farmer James Waight decided to try Nofence to overcome a number of challenges.

Beef chocolate bar launches as part of Great British Beef Week celebration

A milk chocolate bar made of reduced homemade beef stock, Guinness and seasoned with ‘oxo cube’ has been created at the Hinds Head pub. 

Farmers to be compensated after Müller factory breakdown 

Müller had asked some farmers to ‘responsibly dispose’ of milk after operational issues at the Skelmersdale plant.

Farming bosses unveil 10-year vision for thriving beef sector

Ahead of Great British Beef Week, the NFU has shared its vision for British beef and set out the key actions needed to secure a thriving, profitable and sustainable future for the sector. 

Arla Foods and DMK Group merge into joint dairy cooperative

Arla Foods and DMK Group have announced a merger that aims at creating “the strongest dairy cooperative in Europe”.

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