Livestock
New body to protect UK farm standards – but remit unclear
The industry has welcomed the government decision to establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to safeguard the UK’s high food and farming standards outside the EU. But the body is advisory and time limited – assurances are being sought as to how it will operate....
UK dairy day postponed to 2021
UK dairy day postponed to 2021 UK Dairy Day, the one-day event held annually at Telford since 2014 is the latest to be cancelled as a Covid-19 precaution. This year’s show, scheduled for Wednesday 16th September at the International Centre, Telford is now postponed...
Grassland farmers measuring more for nutrient precision
More grassland farmers are testing their soil nutrient status to help them use fertilisers more accurately, according to the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE). The Society has released its latest survey results on what should have been the day of Grassland...
Roslin collaboration for animal disease diagnostics
Edinburgh’s Roslin Technologies is to work with Destina Genomics in a new joint venture business, Vetsina Animal Diagnostics, aiming to develop a range of faster diagnostics for veterinary diseases including mastitis. The partners believe that harnessing Destina’s...
Covid-19 to cut 2020 EU feed output by 3%-6%
EU feed trade body Fefac expects compound feed manufacture across the 27 member states in full year 2020 to fall by 3% to 6% from 2019 levels, due to Covid-19 disruption on top of “normal” market and animal disease factors. But the ongoing uncertainty makes it...
Online feed adviser checker for FAR
The AIC’s Feed Adviser Register (FAR) has launched a new “Find a Feed Adviser Checker” feature, an initiative to allow farmers to find nearby feed companies that employ registered feed advisers. A All feed advisers have had the opportunity to register for the Checker,...