Michael Oakes
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Tired Dairy Farmer, Dad, past Chair of NFU National Dairy Board wondering what to do next 😳
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20-02-2013 20:42:15
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Excellent farm meeting today hosted by Edward Riley ,Buitelaar Group and AHDB Beef & Lamb with Marc Jones -dairy bred beef B&B scheme with excellent att to detail from calf rearing through grazing and finishing. Superb looking calves and growers👌🥩 Great turnout of farmers.
Dairy has an important role in a sustainable diet, supporting the global fight against hunger and malnutrition. Learn more about the UK dairy industry’s commitment to #sustainability here: dairyuk.org/the-dairy-road… #DairyRoadmap #SustainableDairy
🗣️ NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has urged the new Scottish First Minister John Swinney to help farmers meet their full potential as a key component in Scotland's future prosperity.
Read more: farmersguardian.com/news/4205988/n…
Scottish Government #farming #Scotland #farmers
Our #farmsafety events are underway. Hear from County Chair Andrew Strong about why you should attend - and sign up here: nfuonline.com/updates-and-in…
🏴 Wales’s new cabinet secretary for rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, has admitted “something went awry” in the relationship between the Welsh government and the farming community in recent months...
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A really great line up for this event!
I’ll be talking about methane feed additives as one of the tools in the box 🧰 for reducing emissions in the ruminant sector. Will also mention some of the research projects in this area from UK Agri-Tech Centre
Register following link below 👇
Our latest Love British Food newsletter. Low down on all we have been up to so far this year plus details of activities this summer and early plans for #BritishFoodFortnight
Tough when you are in a lonely or dark place.We've been there, and we are here to help call /text 07967559594 or Email [email protected]
A reminder to farmers if you’re feeling low or lonely #keeptalking
This is so lovely it deserves to be shared far & wide ❤️❤️❤️
Really informative Farmers Guardian podcast this week from Katie Jones FG and farm vet Mel McPhersen
A good listen for anyone affected by or concerned about shmallenberg.
farmersguardian.com/news/4204432/f…
Major supermarkets have pledged to source deforestation-free soya by 2025, but farmers are left wondering, who will foot the bill?
Read more: farmersguardian.com/news/4203185/f…
NPA Tom Bradshaw National Farmers' Union
Welsh dairy farmer Steve Evans Steve Evans found out today that he will lose another 53 cows because of TB. 15% of his herd gone. The Welsh government need to really listen to Welsh farmers and change their ridiculous TB policy. Their policies are destroying Welsh farming.