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Andy emphases the importance of keeping out damp and wet but allowing ventilation even in cold weather

Feeding for Breeding

It may be winter, but as Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range explains, now’s the time to get your flock in tiptop shape and plan ahead for a successful breeding season next spring.

A chick named Cuckoo raised by a duck!

Chris Hammacott and her husband live on a small croft in the Outer Hebrides, they keep a ‘no kill’ flock or rare and rescue sheep which they use to spin and weave rugs. They also share the 8 acres with hens, ducks, cats and 9 rescue pugs.

Fungi Could Reduce Reliance On Fertilisers

Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate smart’ varieties of crops, according to a new study.

Lack Of Rural Housing Is A Barrier To Progressive Farming, Warns CAAV

Issues with rural housing are obstructing farming retirement and new entrants, limiting the progression of UK agriculture, says the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). It needs to be freed up to help handle the loss of Basic Payment.

Old Crop Support And New Crop Pressure, Mixed Signals For UK Grain

Further mixed messages for global grain markets were released in a recent USDA crop progress report, with additional supportive factors for the current crop year, but a somewhat bearish tone for new crop wheat.

Spring Calving Warning

After a summer of exceptional grass growth, beef cows across the country are generally in very good condition. Beef farmers should consider delaying weaning over the winter months to ensure cows achieve optimal condition for spring calving.

Winter Stock Festival Continues To Support The Future Generation

The premier livestock event in the East of England returns for its 12th year on 29th & 30th November 2019.

Andy's Diary

The end of the year is always a time for reflection on the year gone and preparation for the breeding season to come.

Buying Your Electric Poultry Netting Kit

A fox attack can happen at any time. We would all love our hens to free range but with Mr Fox and other predators on the prowl that is not always possible.

Breeds In Brief - The Ko Shamo

Stuart Kay admires a distinctive fowl

Coping With The Big Chill

Liz Fairbrother gives some pointers for poultry care in the winter

Feathers For Fun

Janice Houghton-Wallace says use those feathers for Christmas gifts

Right Move

Anthony Vaccarello launches his reimagined retail concept with the new Saint Laurent Rive Droite boutique.

Green Shoots

Heatherwick Studio’s 1000 Trees project takes root in Shanghai.

The Champagne Of Ciders

A narrowboat ride near Masham sowed the seeds for an award-winning cider business

How To Design For Food & Drink

We reveal the secrets behind some of the most mouth-watering brands, and uncover tried and tested tricks from leading brand agencies to capture the imagination of today’s consumers

AgriScot: Your Farm Business Event

AgriScot, “your farm business event”, will take place on 20th November in Edinburgh.

Wynnstay's CracklessEgg™ Can Revolutionise Your Poultry Farm

Wynnstay have introduced the revolutionary CracklessEgg™ technology to help their poultry feed customers save hundreds or even thousands of pounds in wasted, cracked eggs on their poultry farms.

Ventilation in livestock housing

The need for animal housing to provide a comfortable, clean, dry and healthy environment is well understood.

Bridgestone Reap The Rewards After VX TRACTOR Road Run

Bridgestone is reaping the rewards of a hugely successful tractor tour during September, where hundreds of farmers came together to learn about vital tyre savings and up to £2,000 was donated to local Young Farmers’ Clubs.

The Rise Of Vertical Farming

With over 7,800 high-rise buildings, the city of Hong Kong soars above all others. More than 300 of its buildings surpass 490 feet, with more people living over 15 floors above ground level than anywhere else in the world. Having a skyline in the clouds helps the densely populated metropolis to prosper where space is restricted. Agriculture has taken note of this construction technique, as vertical farming creates impressive yields.

Rollant 520: Reliable In All Conditions

CLAAS is introducing its new ROLLANT 520 fixed-chamber round baler, as the new entry model in the 1.25-m segment.

Poachers Warned As Police Step Up Rural Crime Operation

Police in North Yorkshire have warned poachers that their illegal behaviour will not be tolerated as autumn approaches.

Farm Buildings Are Central To Farming Operations, Playing A Core Role In Storage, Shelter & Security

Given their integral use, it comes as no surprise that there are a myriad of risks – and if something does go wrong, the impact can be felt keenly. Toby Baker, of Farmers and Mercantile Insurance Brokers (FMIB), looks at the common risks of fire and theft and outlines how farmers can minimise chances of such events occurring.

Blight Trials Target Application Techniques

In such a challenging season for potato blight, application techniques have shown the potential to make a significant difference in preventing disease infection and maintaining a cleaner, greener crop canopy.

How To Create Design That Makes A Difference

Baxter & Bailey was founded to make a positive impact in the world through its design work. Team members explain to Tom May how they go about this in practice

How Good Design Can Foster Business Success Online

Doug Main says designers need to think commercially as well as creatively

The Chinese Room

On the long, transformative walk from research team to videogame studio

How To Generate And Nurture Award Winning… Ideas

Nick Carson chats to D&AD Festival 2019 speakers about keeping the integrity of your ideas throughout the design process