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Farmers forced to feed winter silage to cattle as drought takes toll
14+ hour, 23+ min ago (1035+ words) Farmers across Mid Wales are being forced to feed cattle winter supplies months earlier than planned as prolonged dry weather continues to impact farms, according to a dairy farmer and local MP. Glenn Lloyd, who runs Daisy Bank Dairy at…...
Cow-servation workers return to keep Moel Famau in top shape
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (424+ words) THE "best habitat conservation workers in the business" are back on the Clwydian Range’s busiest peak. Belted Galloway cows have returned to Moel Famau to help boost biodiversity. Peek-a-moo – two Belted Galloways relaxing in the heather on Moel Famau The…...
Next generation dairy farmer blazes a trail for jobs growth
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (731+ words) As a next generation farmer, Marcus Ferraro values every opportunity he has had to grow the family business and is eager to pay that forward as the workforce expands. When Marcus started farming with his father Richard at Sychpant, near…...
Agrisgôp group helps farmers tackle mental health issues
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (645+ words) An Agrisgôp group, led by Rhian Jones, who is also a Regional Champion for the DPJ Foundation, brought together nine farmers from a mix of beef, sheep, dairy and poultry enterprises to explore how to improve mental health within the…...
Search begins for lucky 13th Dairy Stockperson of the Year
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (268+ words) The search has begun for the 13th winner of the NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year. The award seeks to champion dedicated, committed and enthusiastic dairy stock managers from across Wales. This year’s winner will receive £500 and a…...
Drought forces animal sanctuary to feed animals winter hay
1+ week, 5+ day ago (379+ words) Drought conditions have forced an animal sanctuary to start feeding its animals winter hay months ahead of schedule. Weeks of extreme heat and low rainfall have left Dean Farm Trust Animal Sanctuary near Chepstow, which cares for 200 rescued donkeys, ponies…...
Traditional cattle herds’ diversity hit by selective breeding – research
2+ week, 1+ day ago (416+ words) Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics - often at the expense of valuable diversity preserved in traditional herds - according to new research from Aberystwyth University. The authors of the study, published in Applied Animal Science,…...
Livestock keepers urged to vaccinate as Bluetongue cases rise
3+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) Farmers and livestock keepers across Wales are being urged to check for signs of Bluetongue, report any suspect cases to APHA and consider vaccination, as more BTV-3 cases are being confirmed in England and Wales. Since the all-Wales Restricted Zone…...
'Milk price mismatch threatens survival of dairy farms' - report
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (588+ words) Latest data from dairy farms raises serious questions about the ongoing survival of some businesses, according to analysts. The annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill accountants and the Farm Consultancy Group shows most UK dairy farmers are…...
Forage covers half of milk yield thanks to grassland skills
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (685+ words) A Carmarthenshire dairy farm is capturing more than half its milk yield from forage by producing high quality grass and maize silage and managing pasture well. Gwyndaf Thomas milks 300 autumn-calving cows at Penygraig near Meidrim, where the mostly British Friesians…...