NRM have recently reported on work they have undertaken with British Geological Survey (the other BGS) looking into whether data from farm soil samples could be applied to monitoring soil indicators at a national scale.

Challenge Sheep is a new AHDB Beef & Lamb-funded project which aims to understand the consequences of the rearing phase on the lifetime performance of ewes. 

Challenge Sheep is looking for producers who are keen to use the data they are collecting via EID to make improved decisions on ewe management.

The project farms will have access to cutting-edge information and ways of interrogating data to make the most of it, and will be involved in communicating the findings to other producers.

CFE will be running a series of events across the country in early 2017 providing advice and guidance on managing the farm for birds. 

The events will look at CFE Voluntary Measures that support farmland birds, and look at the importance of retaining relevant agri-environment options wherever possible, particularly field margins. These can help birds with the ‘hungry gap’ when food sources are low.  Good hedgerow management can also be important for supporting farmland birds.