Farmers need to be aware of the various different diseases that can affect animals. One of the most serious is Bluetongue disease (BD). While it can’t harm humans, there is a risk to ruminants like sheep, cattle, deer, buffalo, goats, and more. The severity of the disease can vary, but the mortality rate can reach an astonishing 70% in sheep. Therefore, there is a significant risk to animal health and wellbeing. Continue reading →

Fertiliser use is a hot topic at the moment, especially the impact of overuse on the environment. It’s also significant because of high costs, supply issues, and the use of key resources like natural gas. It’s crucial then that new research shows there can be a better way. We want to have a closer look here, so read on to explore one of the biggest potential breakthroughs for farming. Continue reading →

Did you know that the number of people living in cities is growing rapidly around the world? UN data estimates it will be 68% of the global population by 2050. This will lead to a number of issues. Critically, it could mean more and more urban kids don’t know about where their food comes from and how it’s produced. This will make it even more vital to ensure that children have farm toys to learn about it. Continue reading →