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Animal health

An important consultation on animal health and welfare proposals is now open

The NFU26 conference towards the end of February was a significant moment for the agricultural industry in England. It gave some interesting insights into a new vision from Defra to improve key things like productivity, animal health, and economic growth. There were some notable announcements, such as details of grants, the sustainable farming incentive (SFI), and updates to the Farming Roadmap. Crucially though, they announced a consultation period to look at how to improve health and welfare for farm animals. Continue reading

Fertiliser

Has fertiliser become the most important product in the world?

People largely view oil as the most important product in the world. It leads to wars and changes in availability send shockwaves around the globe. However, there is an argument that fertiliser is even more important right now in the 21st century. Fears about what will happen if the US/Israel war with Iran forces closure of the Strait of Hormuz puts this in the spotlight. Continue reading

Farm toys

Sheep farming in the UK is declining

One of the most amazing sights in the UK is seeing animals like sheep and cows out in the fields. That is especially true in beautiful areas like the Dales and Lake District. Sadly though, we are seeing a big decline in the number of sheep. We want to have a closer look here, then you can talk to us if you need products like animal feed, fertiliser, or even farm toys. Continue reading