British Farming Forum - mortality rate incease ?

Fortunately not in lambs, however there is some evidence to suggest there may have been problems caused by other diseases being transferred from animal to animal in cattle. There has been at least one farm where Blackleg was passed on and a number of young cattle died.

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Who is the Greatest Farming Figure of the past 75 years? - Farming's Greatest Forum - FWispace

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<> As part of Farmers Weekly's 75th anniversary we're launching a major series to identify some farming 'greats'. In this thread, in

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as far as i can see in Ireland there is a substancial reduction in the number of cattle around. much more idle fields of hay this year. On saying that we are full to the max with cattle and constantly turning stock over at the moment and even making a buck(its an unusual feeling).

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Defra has asked me for a forecast yield for linseed growing on eligible land. In the IACS form I provided a forecast yield for non-food linseed growing on

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I remember something about a particular variety grown for a specific market (i think it was mcdonalds) for something like a £40/t premium? It had to be virgin rape land, or not seen rape for 7yrs+. Anyone got any info or experience of this?

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