New AHDB chief executive has eye on the past as he looks to the future
Graham Wilkinson is the new chief executive officer of AHDB. He talks to Wendy Short about his path to the role.
Research continues into respiratory illness in sheep
Vet Ben Strugnell, who runs Farm Post Mortems, spoke to Wendy Short about laryngeal chondritis in sheep
Dr Julia Aglionby: Working tirelessly to support commoners
Dr Julia Aglionby, of the Foundation for Common Land, talked to Wendy Short about her work supporting commoners
Dealing with slugs includes improving our biosecurity
Slugs are an increasing concern for arable farmers, especially in light of the impending ban on metaldehyde pellets. Wendy Short talks to Dr Jenna Ross, who has just completed a report for her Nuffield scholarship on ways of dealing with slugs and how the UK should be improving its biosecurity protocols.
'I couldn’t think of a better job': NFU advisor Laurie Norris on her career to date
NFU advisor Laurie Norris will be a familiar face to many. She spoke to Wendy Short about her career to date.
Rigorous testing is the way to deal with worm infestations
Wendy Short talks to vet Ben Strugnell on tackling possible worm infestations in sheep.
'Field labs' aim to put ideas to the practical test
INNOVATIVE Farmers was formed on the basis that many of the best ideas for trials come from farmers themselves. Meanwhile, scientists are seeking to test theories which may have a practical impact. The not-for-profit organisation brings the two parties together and there are currently 40 ‘field labs’ around the country.
Mission to connect with public is driven by love of landscape and community - and sheep
A COMBINED love of sheep and the Lake District’s landscape and communities has driven flock keeper and author Andrea Meanwell to considerable efforts to spread a positive message about upland farming to the wider public.
Arable advice is to move forward
FRONTIER Agriculture’s annual round of Northern meetings last month (February) focused on moving forward following the challenging autumn planting conditions.
The many roles of a champion for upland farming
Richard Betton expresses passionate opinions about many aspects of hill farming, as Wendy Short has discovered.
