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Government warned not to streamline trade tariffs too much

Livestock

Government warned not to streamline trade tariffs too much

The government is planning a trade policy with as few tariffs as possible, but the farming industry warns that must not allow the import of products which could put British farmers out of business.

clock 14 February 2020 鈥� 2 min read
Dairy Farmer magazine's February 2020 digital edition

Livestock

Dairy Farmer magazine's February 2020 digital edition

February 2020 Dairy Farming edition

clock 13 February 2020 鈥� 2 min read
Farming Matters: Peter Hynes - 'Informing the public about dairy systems is something we are happy to do'

Livestock

Farming Matters: Peter Hynes - 'Informing the public about dairy systems is something we are happy to do'

clock 13 February 2020 鈥� 3 min read
NFU's 2040 net zero emissions target must be enshrined in law, MPs told

Arable

NFU's 2040 net zero emissions target must be enshrined in law, MPs told

MPs have been told the Agriculture Bill must contain a sector-specific target to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

clock 13 February 2020 鈥� 1 min read
Brexit provides opportunity to take different approach on NVZs, says NFU

Livestock

Brexit provides opportunity to take different approach on NVZs, says NFU

The NFU has said leaving the EU provides England with an opportunity to take a different approach to reducing nitrate pollution.

clock 11 February 2020 鈥� 1 min read
Get footbathing wrong and run the risk of making the problem worse

Livestock

Get footbathing wrong and run the risk of making the problem worse

Footbathing cattle can be a useful way of controlling lameness in a herd. However, used incorrectly it has the potential to exacerbate the problem. Hannah Noble reports

clock 11 February 2020 鈥� 6 min read
Effective treatment of claw horn lesions with hoof blocks

Livestock

Effective treatment of claw horn lesions with hoof blocks

HOOF blocks can be a useful tool for aiding the healing of cattle foot problems but if used incorrectly they can do more harm than good. Hannah Noble finds out more.

clock 11 February 2020 鈥� 5 min read
Research into cow's DNA could improve human life expectancy

Livestock

Research into cow's DNA could improve human life expectancy

Research into the DNA of cows is being used to help produce better dairy and beef cattle, but it could also improve the health and lifespan of humans. Nick Drainey reports.

clock 08 February 2020 鈥� 3 min read
Using Longhorn genetics to produce beef from the dairy herd

Livestock

Using Longhorn genetics to produce beef from the dairy herd

A fresh look at breeding policy has seen Longhorn genetics introduced to the dairy enterprise at Newcastle University Farms, after recent restructuring prompted a change in direction

clock 07 February 2020 鈥� 4 min read
UK farmgate milk prices lag global increases

Dairy

UK farmgate milk prices lag global increases

Global dairy prices are increasing, but that has yet to filter through to higher UK farmgate prices.

clock 06 February 2020 鈥� 2 min read