Disease doesn’t care about borders. Thus, it is incumbent on the whole industry to take a strict stance on safeguarding flock health. Charles Sercombe, sheep breeder and National Sheep Association (NSA) trustee said that health is critical. Without it, the sheep sector can’t improve profitability or productivity whilst enhancing its environmental footprint. Government approaches to animal health as part of their future farming policies exist. We are going to go over some here, as well as responses to them. Continue reading →

Although winter doesn’t start officially until December, some parts of the UK have already had their first snow. Spots in the Scottish Highlands have, and parts of Scotland are predicted to get more this weekend. That means many people will be reaching for their wellingtons if they haven’t already. But, how good are they actually for when it snows? Let’s have a look. Continue reading →

Maintaining a vibrant, lush lawn is something every farmer and property owner should strive for. It is something of a source of pride for many. In addition, it can be vital for grazing animals. To get the best results though, you may need to use fertiliser. Continue reading →