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Search results for: animal welfare updates
Crop Health Updates – June 2020
Crop Health Update – June 2020 With the recent rain crops have perked up and on the whole, are relatively free of disease. The change to warmer sunny weather will…
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Mineral Requirements in Housed Cattle
Key Messages Consider doing a mineral audit to determine if you are meeting the recommended mineral intakes for your cattle. Consider the response of the animal, is it performing as…
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Converting to Organic Farming
…animal health for hill units? Successful management of animal health in organic systems relies on the preparation of a robust Animal Health Plan (AHP): Good biosecurity – to reduce the…
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Allocating a Forage Crop to Minimise Waste
…minimise waste such as trampling, while allowing for a balanced intake of protein and energy for the animals. This can be achieved through grazing animals behind an electric wire. The…
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Agribusiness News July 2023 – Policy Brief
…following measures will be introduced: The foundations of a whole farm plan, including soil testing, animal health and welfare declaration, carbon audits, biodiversity audits and supported business planning. New conditions…
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Agribusiness News September 2023 – Policy Brief
…2023. Animal Health and Welfare support now open for claims If you have undertaken the Animal Health and Welfare activities included in Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) Support, you can…
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Agribusiness News August 2023 – Policy Brief
…animal welfare and food security; the UK will not have to compromise on aspects such as animal welfare and the use of hormones. As it may take around a year…
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New hedgerow and grassland management guides for farmers
…improving animal welfare. The importance of hedgerows in capturing and storing carbon is also becoming increasingly recognised. Meanwhile, Balsar Glen in Turnberry has been trialling an Ayrshire-specific wildflower seed mix…
Read More >Demystifying grants and schemes: Crofting Agricultural Grants (CAGS) & Croft House Grant
…business. Applicants need to demonstrate how the improvements to their crofts will reduce production costs, improve quality, and preserve and improve the natural environment, hygiene conditions, and animal welfare standards….
Read More >Preparing for Sustainable Farming Funding Continuing for Final Year
Farmers and crofters will be able to continue to access payments to carry out soil analysis, carbon audits, and animal health and welfare interventions for an extra year. The ‘Preparing…
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