Feasibility studies are going ahead to establish the possibility of using visual technology and computer algorithms to identify behavioural patterns in dairy cows which could indicate illness. Hannah Noble reports.
From January 1, 2021, dairy farmers selling their milk to Arla could see an increased number of calves on their farmers due to the co-operative’s new calf policy. Katie Jones looks at researchÌýinto temporary calf
Another food and drink sector which has been struggling is food exports. Cedric Porter reports.
A farmer has died after being crushed in a tractor incident.
Arla has published a digital book based on a dairy farm and his cow to inspire children to take a more active role in making positive food choices.
An NMR/RABDF Gold Cup winner has increased cow numbers to 1,830 since winning the award as an 80-cow herd, but it is not just a numbers game for the family, as the name is synonymous with some of the most influential cow families. Debbie James reports.
Farmers must speak to their suppliers and confirm productivity-boosting equipment is available to order before accepting their Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) by January 18, 2021.
A series of adverts thanking British farmers for their ‘tremendous perseverance’ through the Covid-19 pandemic have been produced by online grocer Farmdrop.
UK agriculture is providing part of the solution to climate change, but farmers also need to get to grips with their own carbon footprint figures, an audience in a recent AHDB-organised webinar heard.
Next year will see farmers facing a complex mix of challenges, whatever happens with Brexit, farm business consultants Andersons have said. By Jonathan Wheeler