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How to ‘right a cast sheep’ – and save its life
It is strange but true that sheep can get stuck on their backs (‘cast’) a bit like a tortoise. This…
Drought and disease are killing our crop
Six months on from our crop of oilseed rape getting killed by flea beetle and drought, we decided to have…
How farmers plant seeds – or ‘drilling’
Sowing the seeds to grow an arable crop (drilling), isn’t just a case of chucking the seed on the field….
Video: The lambs have a ‘Spring’ in their step
A group of lambs love spring time on our British farm – watch them running and jumping together in the…
Why farmers are struggling to grow oilseed rape
We use to be able to grow oilseed rape reliably year-on-year in the UK, but now, mainly due to chemical…
Birds and Bambies – wildlife on an English farm
As farmers we love the environment in which we work and wildlife plays a massive part in this. Its fantastic…
What is ‘blackgrass’ and why is it a problem for farmers?
Blackgrass is a highly competitive weed which is our biggest crop problem. It is our first consideration when planning which…
How do farmers test for TB in cattle?
In the UK, to try and control the spread of bovine TB all of our cattle have to be tested…
A year on our farm on the UK’s east coast
2018 in pictures on our farm, what a crazy year, floods and snow to major drought, looking forwards to the…
How to cross a cow field safely – tips from a farmer
If you use footpaths and cross through fields of cattle, here are some tips to avoid becoming their fun for…