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Are you a farm worker who works with bulls? We asked Miriam Parker, a cattle handling consultant from Livestockwise, for her thoughts on handling bulls safely. Read more about working safely with livestock and download a free checklist here: https://lnkd.in/etiKRcfD #WorkRightAgriculture #Farming #FarmSafety

What are the options for a producer relative to incorporating unknown bulls into a breed association’s genetic evaluation? Chip Kemp tackles this question in the latest article. Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02BlmFL0 #cattle #cows #farming #farmer #agriculture #beef

Partnering with a growing group of independent chicken farmers, Corwin Heatwole produces humanely-raised birds under Farmer Focus. He talks with John Kempf for this week’s podcast about empowering farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture, how this can improve soil health and boost farmer profits, and the importance of scientific research to shape public policy decisions about ag. 🐔 🎧 Listen to Episode 119 here: https://loom.ly/4IwYZTo #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgriculturePodcast #Chickens #Poultry #Farming #AgPolicy

Do you work in agriculture? We spoke with some British farmers about the risks when working with livestock equipment. Watch the full video and download our free advice for working safely with livestock equipment here: https://lnkd.in/eCk7uZVq #WorkRightAgriculture #Farming #FarmSafety

Did you know wild pigs cause over $2.5 billion in agricultural damage each year? 🐗 These invasive animals are tearing up farmland, spreading disease and creating havoc across the U.S. and Canada. In this article, Lauren Bongard explores where wild pigs come from, the devastation they leave behind and what farmers and landowners can do to fight back: https://lnkd.in/eueWXt_k #FarmersHotLine #WildPigs #Agriculture #Farming #Pigs

In case you missed it, Corwin Heatwole of Virginia’s Farmer Focus — in which he partners with a growing group of independent chicken farmers to produce humanely-raised birds — talked with John Kempf for Episode 119. Topics included empowering farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture, how this can improve soil health and boost farmer profits, and the importance of scientific research to shape public policy decisions about ag. 🐔 🎧 Listen here: https://loom.ly/4IwYZTo #RegenerativeAgriculture #AgriculturePodcast #Chickens #Poultry #Farming #AgPolicy

Advantages Of Choosing Steel Buildings For Agricultural Purposes From barns and storage sheds to livestock shelters and machinery garages, farmers require structures that can withstand the rigors of farm life. Find out in our latest blog the key benefits of choosing steel buildings for your agricultural needs - https://lnkd.in/e76tv9ci #argriculture #steelbuildings #steel #storage #farms

What are YOUR thoughts on this as a concept to bring new people into agriculture??? Agriculture employs less than 1% of the population. 38% of the industry are aged over 65. 3% are aged under 35. How about we combine the retiring generation and harness their skills for the incoming talent from our Armed Forces… #forcesfarming #future #food #farming #environment #nature #water #health #agriculture #landwirtschaft #people #career #apprentice #newstart #armedforces https://lnkd.in/ePmB2sPb

3 Factors to Consider for Farm Fence Post Spacing Fences are an integral part of any farm, serving as a boundary marker, a means of keeping livestock secure, and a way to safeguard crops from potential threats. Learn more: https://buff.ly/47B7Ire #fencepost #steelwire #Tposts #Yposts #steelwire #barbedwire #fieldfence #razorwire #horsepanel #steelplate #stainlesssteelproducts

📰 News alert! 📰 "MLA has partnered with 10 industry research and ag-tech stakeholders in a new $6.5 million project to improve on-farm forecasting using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The ‘Foragecaster’ project will develop a planning tool that utilises seasonal climate forecasts, on-farm management practices and modelled pasture and livestock growth to predict the future status of forage, grazing livestock and farm sustainability. The tool will also provide users with the ability to develop a range of different management scenarios through its AI-supported predictions – allowing for better-informed decision making and future planning." Read the entire article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gCSwhR Meat & Livestock Australia Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland)