Lambing success starts now, not in January
New research highlights the importance of ensuring ewes are in appropriate condition at tupping, increasing…
Author John Swire
John Swire
John Swire - Deputy editor of Agronomist and Arable Farmer as well as responsibility for the Agronomist and Arable Farmer and Farm Business websites. After 17 years milking cows on the family farm John started writing about agriculture in 1998 and has since written for a variety of publications and has developed a wide circle of contacts within the industry. When not working John is a season ticket holder at Stoke City and also of late has become a fitness freak, listing cycling, swimming and walking as his exercises of choice.
NMR boosts johne’s testing services with state-of-the-art robot
NMR has invested £350,000 in a state-of the-art robotic machine that will be integrated into…
For sale: An outstanding opportunity to acquire a first class mixed farm in Oxfordshire
Home and Lower Farms form one continuous block of farmland extending to over 1,400 acres,…
Keeping your diesel engine healthy
Time waits for no man. While this old proverb may sound cliché, it is especially…
New Arrowquip crush range raises the bar for cattle handling
Cattle handling equipment safety and efficiency is essential for beef and dairy producers looking to…
Practices needed to support vet nurse training
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is set to become a centre of excellence for the training…
Wholecrop offers dual benefits to overcome forage shortages
With the exceptionally dry spring likely to have a knock-on effect on forage supplies, harvesting…
EBV work goes in-house
Charolais cattle breeders are being urged to supply all performance information to the society to…
New OPICO dealer for Maschio Gaspardo in Cornwall
OPICO Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Truro Tractors to their Maschio Gaspardo…
Top tips to minimise risks of heat stress in dairy herds
With temperatures tipping the scales at well over 30°C in parts of the UK during…