All from last 24 hours FARMLIFE FRAMEDPhoto of the Week: Triplet calf surprise on Lincs farmLincolnshire farmers Matt and Susannah Boulton had an unexpected surprise during calving when one of their cows delivered rare triplet calves. The calves were delivered by caesarean section with the… DISEASE MANAGEMENTYellow virus risk greater in late-drilled sugar beetAphid migration is predicted to commence on 22 April this year, which could leave nearly two-thirds of sugar beet crops exposed to virus yellow infection. Rothamsted Research forecasts estimate 62%… BUSINESSHow a Suffolk farm manager is future-proofing businessThe technical, practical and environmental elements of the business at Dennington Hall Farms in Suffolk have moved up a gear, while always keeping the medium and long term in focus.… CULTIVATION AND DRILLINGLaw Farming to host Tillage-Live demo day in SeptemberThe Tillage-Live demonstration day will return on 17 September, this time at Law Farming’s Chrishall Grange in Cambridgeshire. Working plots remain the central attraction, with manufacturers free to run their… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: First-time lamber pen setup helps mothering upThis is probably the worst time to write this article as we are only a few days off due date for the main flock. Those of you that know sheep… OPINIONOpinion: Biostimulants held back by inadequate regulationFor UK wheat producers, weather variability has overtaken traditional agronomy challenges as the biggest threat to crop performance, ahead of disease or weed control. On top of weather challenges, the… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGTick risk warning for Easter farm visitorsFamilies visiting farms this Easter are being urged to follow hygiene advice and remain tick aware, as health officials warn of increased infection risks. Data from the UK Health Security…
