Is Polling the Way Forward?
Following rumours that farmers will be banned from dehorning cattle, there has been a surge in breeding polled cattle. Esme Cormack of CXCS looks at the science behind this trend.
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Regenerating Variety Choice
Moving towards regenerative agriculture demands a holistic approach to all decisions on farm. A crucial aspect is making your crop and variety choice work to your advantage.
Five Alternative Uses for British Wool
The poor value of the wool trade in Britain over the last few years has resulted in many farmers opting to burn their wool instead of selling it to the British Wool Board, due to the financial losses.
A Spotlight Focus on Farming Rules for Water: Rule 7 – protection against soil erosion by livestock
The main aim of the Farming Rules for Water is to encourage landowners to take reasonable precautions to prevent diffuse pollution from runoff or soil erosion. Rule no. 7 specifies that significant soil erosion must be prevented by poaching from livestock on any land within 5m of inland freshwater and coastal waters.
England Woodland Creation Offer
The Forestry Commission (FC) has launched their new incentive to encourage landowners to start planting more trees.