Farm Setup – Land Requirements, Housing, and Equipment Part 2Establishing a successful dairy sheep farm begins with careful planning to meet the needs of your flock while ensuring the farm operates efficiently. From the land required for grazing to housing…
Best Breeds for Dairy Sheep Farming in England, UK Part 1Selecting the right breed of dairy sheep is fundamental to the success of your farm. Each breed offers unique advantages in terms of milk production, temperament, and adaptability to England’s…
Introduction to Dairy Sheep Farming in England, UK Dairy sheep farming is a niche but rapidly growing sector in the UK, offering farmers an exciting opportunity to diversify their operations. Unlike dairy cattle, sheep require less space, are easier to…
How to Create a Trust to Minimise Inheritance Tax: Combining Trusts with the 7-Year Gift Rule (PET) When it comes to estate planning, setting up a trust can be a powerful tool to reduce or even avoid paying inheritance tax.…
Gifting Assets and the 7-Year Rule: How to Use Potentially Exempt Transfers (PET) for Inheritance Tax Planning Gifting assets as part of inheritance planning can be a powerful strategy for reducing inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities in the UK. One of…
In the UK, midges are not just an irritating nuisance but a serious threat to livestock. These tiny biting insects can transmit bluetongue virus, a disease that severely impacts cattle health, causing fever, weight loss, and, in severe cases, death.…
The government has declared a ‘restricted zone’ encompassing all of East Yorkshire and parts of Lincolnshire after additional bluetongue cases were confirmed. According to Defra’s latest update, more instances of the bluetongue virus strain ‘BTV-3’ have been detected in livestock…
Livestock farmers are being warned about the potential risk posed by two types of fungi, fusarium and ergot, in grain. Farmers are urged to learn how to identify signs of these fungi, as their presence in this summer’s grain harvest…
Farmers Perspectives on the Impact of Tree-based Shelter and Natural Shading on Sheep Welfare and Production in the UK. Questionnaire.
The 10 year life cycle of Methane The Role of Grass-Fed Livestock in the UK: Mitigating Methane Emissions and Biogenic Carbon Cycles Over a 10-Year Period Introduction: In the United Kingdom, grass-fed livestock farming is a prominent practice with said…
