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Mutating coronavirus: what it means for all of us
An important milestone in the fight against COVID-19 came in early January 2020, when the entire viral genome of the novel coronavirus that causes the disease was sequenced for the first time. Since then, the full coronavirus genome, taken from thousands of infected patients around the globe, has been sequenced.Continue Reading
Lambing success starts now, not in January
New research highlights the importance of ensuring ewes are in appropriate condition at tupping, increasing the size of the lamb crop. The research at Aberystwyth University confirms the benefits of supplementing ewes with Crystalyx blocks at grass to achieve both target body condition and adequate trace minerals supply. “AHDB dataContinue Reading
Varying crop conditions cause wheat and barley price fluctuations
This year’s UK harvest is expected to have a smaller wheat crop and a larger barley crop compared to the previous year, according to AHDB. The domestic grain market has seen both wheat and barley prices fluctuate during June as UK crop conditions have been varied, with some regions, such asContinue Reading
Food supply chain resilient enough to survive no-deal Brexit, says Defra Secretary
Defra Secretary George Eustice has voiced his confidence in the food chain’s ability to survive a no-deal Brexit following its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.Continue Reading
Industry launches virtual net zero challenge for young farmers
In a new virtual challenge to encourage positive climate change action, the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is asking young farmers to share their solutions for achieving net zero emissions by 2040.Continue Reading
Coronavirus, nursing and war: action that followed national conflict can help guide the UK now
The language of war is often used around COVID-19. While this is often decried as unhelpful, in the field of nursing there are in fact similarities. When the second word war began, the UK had a massive shortage of nurses, which led to a surge in recruitment of an extraContinue Reading
Farmers opt to discard and burn fleeces in response to wool price collapse
Some sheep farmers have burned or composted fleeces to help offset wool handling and haulage costs, after Covid-19 caused the wool price to collapse.Continue Reading
Developers approach farmers amid pressure to alleviate nation’s housing crisis
A combination of political, economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors could see demand for land use change increase like never before. So how can you get the best return from your most valuable asset?Continue Reading
Warburtons announces contract change to its flour and wheat supply chain
Warburtons has announced it will cease its milling wheat contract with Openfield from July 2022 and move forward with Frontier Agriculture, following an internal review of its wheat supply chain.Continue Reading
Farmer killed after becoming trapped under mower
A farmer from North Yorkshire has been killed after he became trapped under a mower.Continue Reading