Pig/Poultry
Online course aims to raise awareness of livestock production issues
The University of Reading is offering an online animal science course to raise awareness of livestock production issues, especially antimicrobial...
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Rural Life
Meet the judges of All Breeds All Britain Calf Show 2020
The annual All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) Calf Show will again be held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough....
Machinery
FCI: How much does it cost to run a tractor and hedge-cutter?
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has published an analysis of the costs involved in running...
Machinery
Video: What separates these 4 new Deutz-Fahr tractors in Co. Cork?
AgriLand paid a visit to Co. Cork to see the latest crop of Deutz-Fahr tractors in action at a recent...
Dairy
Management hint: Your complete pre-calving checklist
With the calving season only around the corner, this ‘downtime’ between now and calving is a good opportunity for farmers...
Dairy
Pics: Efficient ways of heating and defrosting colostrum in spring 2020
With spring only around the corner, farmers are beginning their preparations before calving kicks off. Feeding adequate colostrum to the...
Machinery
Auction report: Gutsy Ford ‘conversion’ pulls the punters
A significant auction of tractors and other equipment took place on Saturday, November 23, in West Row, Suffolk (England). The...
Arable
Data, clouds, fields and autonomous tractors…the future of machinery?
“Tractors are no longer self-propelled drawbars; they’re now self-propelled modems.” Darragh Mullin – the European product marketing manager at New...
Machinery
Will this ‘special-edition’ JCB Fastrac be a future ‘classic’?
JCB has launched special-edition versions of its Fastrac 4220 and 8330 tractors – to celebrate the manufacturer’s recent success in...
Rural Life
Major fund launched to research sustainable Welsh beef and sheep farming
As climate change and environmental issues continue to rise in the public’s consciousness, red meat body Hybu Cig Cymru –...
Rural Life
Panoramic and compact farm with equestrian facilities for sale on 156ac
A wonderful and compact property with equestrian facilities Litton Farm in Sandyway, South Molton, Co. Devon, has been put on the market...
Rural Life
Attractive agricultural and moorland estate for sale on 894ac
An attractive, agricultural and moorland estate, Emmetts Grange, near the village of Simonsbath in Exmoor, Somerset, is up for sale...
Agri-Business
Open day to showcase developments in tree fruit disease and pest control
Disease and pest management control strategies will be the focus of research presented at a major tree fruit industry event...
Dairy
Limerick breeder clinches 2019 RUAS Winter Fair championship
This year’s Royal Ulster Winter Fair Supreme Champion was already a star when she won the show’s coveted top prize...
Agri-Business
Are you looking for a job in the farming world?
A wide-range of jobs, requiring various different skill sets, are included among the job bulletins this week on AgriRecruit. With...
Dairy
Commentary: Dairy commodity prices and global milk supply
Over the last couple of weeks, the European dairy quotations have seen the recent trend of firmer butter and skim...
Agri Politics
General Election: A farming perspective on this morning's results
The British electorate sent a clear message on Brexit with a landslide victory for Boris Johnston’s Government. But could a...
Johnson takes landslide victory as Conservatives secure majority
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has secured a comfortable majority in the House of Commons following a landslide...
