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16 May 2024
Learn about the fundamental soil health principles and how to manage the biological, chemical and physical condition of land.
16 October 2020
How incidences of mastitis have been reduced at Hillhead of Covington
6 January 2020
Improving existing buildings or designing new builds to the best standards has a lasting and positive impact on animal health and productivity. This manual covers a wide range of aspects to improve buildings for your cattle.
24 July 2019
Our water resources specialist has provided some advice to help businesses in areas affected by water use restrictions.
16 October 2019
How to keep your water supply resilient during extreme weather
8 May 2019
The Environment Agency has downgraded irrigation prospects for the 2019 season what can growers do now?
21 August 2024
Useful advice to help livestock farmers deal with, or plan for, water supply disruption.
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30 January 2020
Poor water quality can negatively affect pig health. To dislodge biofilm and disinfect water systems, a shock treatment with a high concentration of a suitable chemical is recommended.
3 December 2024
The ‘thinksoils’ manual is a practical guide to soil assessment. It aims to help farmers, land managers, government and non-government advisers to recognise problems with erosion and runoff from agricultural land. Our changing climate makes this issue increasingly important.
23 July 2019
From 2 April 2018 all farmers in England will need to meet new government rules to protect water quality.
16 February 2024
Feed makes up ~76% of variable and ~56% of total costs. It may be possible to decrease the cost by switching to a cheaper ration or purchasing in larger quantities, but it can also be achieved through simple, practical actions to minimise feed wastage and to improve the efficiency of utilisation
26 May 2020
With most of the country recently experiencing dry and warm conditions, it’s important to consider the affect heat can have on livestock. We’ve pulled together our top tips for cattle and sheep to prevent heat stress.