All from last 24 hours NEWSFW Podcast Ep 297: Red diesel prices reach new highsIn this episode, red diesel prices reach new highs as the Iran war escalates. The government unveils it’s long-awaited Land Use Framework – and says farmland must be managed differently… NEWSStolen farm machinery recovered in RutlandA series of stolen plant machinery recoveries has highlighted both the risks facing farmers and the vigilance of rural policing in Rutland. Early on Saturday 21 March, a local farming… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONMore details of additional SFS layers revealedFarmers in Wales looking to boost their income are being encouraged to explore the Optional and Collaborative layers of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) – further details of which were… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONHow SFI can turn no-till into a £100,000 a year income streamIn the years since Basic Payment Scheme claims ended, plenty of arable businesses have been asking the same question: what’s the most practical replacement income that doesn’t fight the day… NUTRITION AND FERTILISERFertiliser buying advice as Iran conflict squeezes suppliesDisruption in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US‑Iran conflict has stalled one-third of global urea trade, triggering pressure on UK fertiliser supplies. The situation is fluid and volatile, and… FARM MAINTENANCE8 security items to help protect farms, tools and machineryThere’s no single answer to keeping farmyards, tools and machinery secure, but taking the proper precautions will minimise the risk of being hit. Making your premises look as uninviting as… YOUNGSTOCK MANAGEMENTHow to ensure calves absorb vital antibodies from colostrumCalves with poor immunity have a lower chance of reaching first insemination and reduced conception rates, resulting in delayed age at first calving. This finding was from a recent study… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONGrowing the next generation of farmers“More needs to be done to get farming and agriculture into the curriculum — young people across the country need more exposure to the industry, especially in towns and urban… YOUNG FARMERSGeorgina Mitchell-Jones: YFCs are rural communities' backboneAs I sat through the speeches at the recent Lutterworth YFC annual dinner dance, before the wine and music carried the night off in its usual direction, I found myself… COMMUNITYFarmers' choir lands golden buzzer on Britain's Got TalentA group of farmers has captured the nation’s attention after turning a prime-time audition on Britain’s Got Talent into a stirring showcase of rural life – and securing a place… POULTRY4 year-round biosecurity focus areas to combat bird flu riskPoultry farmers can enhance year-round biosecurity to prevent avian influenza by focusing on vermin control, water management and human activity. Wild waterfowl such as geese, swans and ducks, are the…
