All from last 24 hours POULTRYWhy more efficient egg production requires vaccination rethinkHitting the current 72-week average laying cycle in free-range egg production was once considered exceptional, but it is not uncommon now to see white bird flocks in-lay for 110 weeks.… CROP MANAGEMENTAdama to unveil new mode of action fungicide and slug pelletCereals visitors will learn more about a new mode-of action fungicide which is expected to be available for the 2027 season, plus a new slug pellet active for this autumn.… BALERS AND WRAPPERSScotGrass: First look at McHale V6 750-II vari-chamber balerThis V6 750-II was the first example of McHale’s updated variable-chamber round baler line-up to make a bale on UK soil. Notable changes include isobus control fitted as standard and… DIVERSIFICATIONHow a farm shop has increased livestock output to meet demandMeat, potatoes and vegetables grown on-farm are sold through Marshall’s Farm Shop, which has expanded to include a restaurant, butchery, gift shop, and drive-through. The Marshall family – winners of… HEALTH AND WELLBEINGOver 1,000 Scots rural mental health first aiders trainedMore than 1,000 people across Scotland have now been trained as mental health first aiders to support farmers and crofters, according to rural charity the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution… LOADING SHOVELSScotGrass: Clamp-climbing shovels put on a showJCB’s 457 was one of four machines working the Slacks Farm pit, exerting its 20t-plus mass on incoming grass. It remains top dog in the Staffordshire maker’s range, and the… FARMER FOCUSFarmer Focus: We need to adapt to changing rainfall patternsIt rained today. Twice. I feel very fortunate as I hadn’t long finished rolling in the SFI plots and everything needs a drink. Three weeks ago the oats had the… DAIRYHow AI-linked cameras on backing gates can improve cow flowA backing gate to improve cow flow in the collecting yard can only be as good as the person controlling it. But replacing a human with cameras linked to artificial… NEWSHare coursing gang crackdown unveiled by Essex PoliceFarmers in Essex have welcomed a renewed police crackdown on hare coursing gangs, after police unveiled a series of measures aimed at tackling the growing problem in rural communities. The… CRIMEGPS theft warning after raids on Cambridgeshire farmsCambridgeshire Police have issued a warning to farmers ahead of harvest after thieves stole thousands of pounds-worth of GPS guidance equipment from farms along the A47 corridor. Officers are appealing… BROILERSPoultry sector growth held back by planning constraintsThe UK poultry sector is likely to be come increasingly reliant on imports if tough UK planning restrictions continue to block grower base expansion, visitors to this week’s British Pig… ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMESN. Ireland opens next phase of Farming with Nature schemeFarmers in Northern Ireland will be able to apply for the next round of the Farming with Nature Transition scheme from next month, subject to final approvals. NI agriculture minister…
