5 Top Silage Making Tips

Summer is often seen as an enjoyable and relaxing time for most people, but for us in the agricultural industry it is a time of preparation and hard work. There are many jobs to carry out during the warmer summer months, but one of the most important is the

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Brand Spotlight: Agriline

Agriline are a UK based company which specialise in supplying spare parts for classic and vintage tractors. The range of parts that it offers are all encompassing and include every thing you would ever need to keep your tractor going; from wheels and ancillary

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Essential Electrical Fence Checks

One of the most heavily relied upon pieces of equipment in modern agriculture, the electric fence is arguably the most crucial means of protecting livestock from other animals or people, and also from wandering off and getting lost. It is because of this important

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All You Need To Know About Sheep Shearing

Usually done once a year, sheep shearing is the process of removing the thick coat of wool that grows all over a sheep's body. Though shearing can be done at any time of year, it is generally advised that you wait until after the cold winter months have passed,

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How To Improve Energy Efficiency On The Farm

A farm, like every other business, essentially needs to be two things: profitable in the short-term, and sustainable in the long-term. Unlike most other businesses however, on a farm your actions have the power to profoundly affect almost every aspect of the

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The Ultimate Calving Guide: Weaning Your Calves

If left to act independently the weaning process of a calf would be counted in months, but with the right encouragement and a little bit of patience the time it takes can be reduced considerably. The first thing to realise though is that weaning should not

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