Contents tagged with drought
7 July 2025
Tips and advice to help deal with drought's effect on grazing platforms
27 June 2025
After an exceptionally dry spring, UK crops are showing mixed signs of recovery following rainfall in late May and early June.
14 May 2025
Learn how a lack of soil moisture can impact nitrogen uptake in winter wheat.
27 April 2023
Experts have urged water companies and individuals to focus on preserving water now to get ahead of future dry spells, after the country experienced contrasting weather bouts over the past couple of months.
16 June 2022
Heat stress impacts on growth rates, farrowing rates, and litter sizes. Is your stockman prepared to avoid it?
15 June 2022
Here are some practical steps you can take to minimise heat stress in outdoor pigs
9 June 2023
Stress from overheating can have a serious effect on your indoor herds, leading to reduced fertility, poor growth rates and even death. Find out what you can do to minimize the risk.
20 June 2025
Find out how to identify heat stress and what you can do to minimise the risk.
15 April 2021
Webinar discussing how farmers have adapted to cope with drought and flooding on their farms and the practical changes made to withstand these weather event
8 April 2021
Panel of livestock farmers talk about how they have adapted to cope with drought and flooding on their farms and the practical changes made to withstand these weather events
16 June 2020
In response to the continued dry weather through May, the EU’s Crop Monitoring (MARS) service has further downgraded its forecasts for UK crop yields, including spring barley.
28 February 2025
Forward planning is critical for Chris and Sarah Berry from Exeter who are aiming to increase output and reduce costs. After recently taking on full-time management of Higher Thornton Farm in Devon, Chris is aiming to improve their resilience to dry weather through diverse swards and grazing management