In summer months care must be taken to prevent herds from the damaging effects of heat stress. High temperatures and humidity can bring on heat stress causing health issues, reduced performance and fertility. We look at the effects of heat stress and the practical steps farmers can take to protect their cattle.
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Farming + Technology
Starts November 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Farming + Technology
Starts October 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Starts September 2025
From January 2026, ALL users of professional-grade rodenticides will need an approved training certificate in rodenticide use. In conjunction with John Jones Training Ltd, the Farmer Network have organised LANTRA Level 2 Award in Rodent Management training.
Starts September 2025
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD) (Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986) (as amended) to take this CoC qualification.Anyone who wishes to take this course must have already completed and…
Westmorland County Show 10-11 September
Barony Open Day
Morecambe Bay Walk