Challacombe Farm is the first upland farm in England to become Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) for beef cattle and sheep. One of a portfolio of leading farm certifications offered by the respected international certifier
There is enough energy in a hectare of fresh forage maize to support about 30,000 - litres of milk production in dairy cows, once animal maintenance needs are met. But decisions at harvest can have a huge impact on how much of this energy is actually
A new Landini compact tractor has been introduced with high power outputs and heavy-duty build for its size to enable it to undertake serious work in confined spaces such as orchards and vineyards, polytunnels and other horticultural situations.
By Steven Salter, Reporter @SSalterGazette DAMP weather didn't stop thousands of people enjoying the 173rd annual Dunster Show on Friday, August 16. Set in the picturesque grounds beneath Dunster Castle, there was plenty to enjoy for people of
A selection of promising young vets will be battling it out for the prestigious title of Dairy Industry Vet of the Future at this year’s Dairy Show, having been shortlisted from the brightest and best of the industry. Competitors are judged on the
Turnip Yellows Virus (TuYV) incidence in OSR has reached its highest level ever this season; but yields are protected by genetic resistance. Annual monitoring of TuYV infection in the UK’s oilseed rape crop has shown that 84 per cent of non-TuYV
