Category Archives: News

Wellingtons

Why is it so important to check your wellingtons?

Farmers are notorious for suffering from foot problems. This includes fungal infections and even foot deformities. Wearing the right boots and socks is important if you want to improve foot health. At the same time, you should get into the habit of checking your wellingtons regularly. There is a really good reason for this, so read on to learn more. Continue reading

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