August to November can be a very busy time for UK farmers. This is generally when spring lambs are finishing if you favour grass based feeding. You need to be careful here though if you want the best results. Critically, you need to decide which grazing strategy to use. It generally comes down to a choice between set stocking or rotational grazing. Let’s have a closer look at them both and the impacts on things like wormer use. Continue reading →

Brits are obsessed with talking about the weather, but it’s been a key topic in the last few months. We’ve had an incredibly hot and dry summer in 2026, smashing all kinds of records. However, there could be a massive change on the way for autumn and winter. El Nino, a natural phenomenon that can affect climates around the world, is on course to be the strongest since the mid 20th century. It could mean massive problems for various countries. In the UK, it could mean we need to use the waterproofs more frequently and wrap up. Continue reading →

Summer 2026 has been one of the driest ever in the UK. In July and August we’ve had just a fraction of the typical rainfall. As a result, many areas are suffering drought. It’s vital to think about this and ways we can protect against it in the future. Interestingly, some grazing strategies can be a massive help. We want to have a look at one in particular here, mob grazing. Then, if you need to order animal feed or other products, you can speak to us. Continue reading →