Hazard Focus: Livestock Housing
This month, we’re going to be looking at hazards relating to the housing of livestock and the special precautions that should be taken to ensure a safe working environment.
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How can cover crops help amid volatile weather conditions?
The use of cover crops can help build soil structure and mitigate the effects of volatile weather conditions and compaction of soil.
Farmers are being reminded to re-register their waste exemptions.
In 2013 the Environment Agency introduced the digital waste exemption system replacing paper and e-form options making the renewing of waste exemptions easier for farmers and other businesses.
Managing Flea Beetle
The flea beetle causes a major headache for farmers and it’s not getting any easier. Many farmers have even given up growing oilseed rape because the problem has become so bad.
Ban on outdoor use of Metaldehyde Slug Pellets
A ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde slug pellets is to be introduced across Great Britain from spring 2022.
