- 24 July 2025
The Ram effect
Its tupping time again, most of you will be well underway but here are a few tips for successful and effective tupping.
Following an absence of male contact the introduction of a male to anoestrus (non-cycling) ewes, whether he is vasectomised or entire will quickly, within 2 days, start them cycling, hence the ram effect. Sheep are short day breeders which means they begin to cycle as day length shortens, starting in
- 26 March 2024
Tractor Adventures!
Last night, 100s of tractors descended on West Minster to protest low-cost agricultural imports. This follows actions from other farmers across Europe. Some farmers are concerned that the post-Brexit schemes are too focused on Environmental work.
Specifically aimed at raising awareness, the tractor convoy is the 3rd demonstration this year following Canterbury and Dover.
Fairness for Farmers of Kent and Save British Farming are calling for an end to imports, which they claim are often produced to a lower environmental standard and animal welfare. Chemicals used are also often banned in the UK.
The new English agricultural policy is aimed at paying farmers for environmental measures such as habitat creation so planting trees etc. which then takes land out of food production.
“No farmers, No Food, No Future” is the main slogan being displayed on tractors and agricultural vehicles.
