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In our latest podcast, join experts and JCB Farms as they discuss responsible worming practices, including optimal treatment timing and the importance of mastering faecal egg counts. Learn how to effectively use new group 4 and 5 drenches as break and quarantine doses to preserve wormer efficacy. Don’t let resistance take over on your farm—tune in now! Presented by Seth Conway.
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Getting your calves off to the best start is crucial for maximising herd efficiency and profitability. Effective calf management is not just about healthy growth; it's also a key factor in reducing overall emissions. In this podcast, our experts share valuable insights on optimising calf management, from determining the ideal age for first calving to essential nutrition and health strategies. These practices are key to building a productive herd that’s not only profitable but also environmentally responsible. Presented by Seth Conway
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Hear from Dairy Hygiene Specialist Mark Parkin and Riverford Organic Dairy's Herd Manager, Stuart Cock, on how the new and innovative teat hygiene product Virus Shield, exclusively available from Mole Valley Farmers, can help producers improve teat health, reduce carbon footprint and save energy costs. Speaking with farming presenter Seth Conway.
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Experts warn that mineral deficiencies may be present in soils and crops this spring following one of the wettest winters on record. In this latest podcast, nutritionists and soil experts discuss the weather's impact on mineral levels and how farmers can avoid costly deficiencies in their stock. Presented by Seth Conway
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Livestock farmers are facing forage shortages right across the UK following a challenging winter and wet spring. In this latest podcast, Mole Valley Farmers’ experts outline options for farmers facing forage shortages whilst safeguarding cow productivity and discuss cropping options producers should consider to safeguard feed resources for this coming winter. Presented by Seth Conway.
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Hear how our latest partnership with Omega Crop can help you accurately predict daily grass covers from the comfort of your own home. In this podcast, Omega Crop co-founder Jared Bainbridge explains how new satellite technology predicts current grass covers and can forecast growth without walking fields and measuring by hand. Find out more about this groundbreaking technology by listening now. Presented by Seth Conway
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Listen to our latest podcast on taking a balanced approach to establishing multispecies herbal leys as part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). Our experts discuss key considerations, including establishment, how they can be grazed, and the pros and cons involved. If you’re considering establishing herbal leys as part of SFI, this is one podcast not to be missed. Presented by Seth Conway.
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Join Mole Valley Feed Solutions’ Senior Nutritionist, Dr Robin Hawkey and Commercial Product Specialist from Lely, Jack McDill as they share their thoughts on automated milking and feeding systems. Hear about the importance of allowing the cow to express her natural behaviour, whilst supporting the liver, rumen, feet and udder. Good stockmanship, married with data analysis through the robot, is also a must. Hosted by Seth Conway.
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Hear how a revolutionary new weather station designed specifically for farmers gives more accurate information on the weather conditions on an individual field level, measuring everything from air temperature, humidity, soil temperature, and wind. Find out how it can be used on your farm in the coming season and save you time and money. Stefan Pederson from Cordulus and Lisa Hambly from Mole Valley Farmers are in conversation with Seth Conway.
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Join Mole Valley Farmers' Head of Grassland and Forage Agronomy Lisa Hambly and Centre of Innovation and Excellence in Livestock's (CIEL) Dr Mark Young and Katrina Karpasitou in understanding why nitrogen matters in livestock production. This podcast will guide you from the soil up on how nitrogen can be used most efficiently on land and in animal diets. In conversation with presenter Seth Conway.
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Our presenters discuss everything organic on this month’s Mole Valley Farmers’ Podcast. From the new dedicated organic feed mill at Uffculme, Devon and how that will benefit organic livestock producers to the latest on the organic markets and how organic farmers can maximise output from their land. This is one podcast not to be missed if you are an organic farmer. Listen now, hosted by Seth Conway
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Understanding what is happening in the soil and nutrient levels in slurry is vital when compiling a nutrient management plan. In this latest podcast, experts Lisa Hambly, Head of Grassland and Forage Agronomy at Mole Valley Farmers and Dr Sajjad Awan and Dr Rory Geldard from NRM Laboratories talk through the importance of testing to overall farm performance and the huge environmental benefits. In conversation with Seth Conway.
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With tupping around the corner, preparation is the key to a successful and productive season. In this podcast, Molecare Farm Vets, Alice Coppin-Harris and Steph Patel emphasise the importance of paying close attention to the often-overlooked rams, explaining what five T’s you should be checking before tupping. They also discuss flock ratios, ewe and ram nutrition and optimum body condition scores with host, Seth Conway.
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A wet spring and dry start to the summer have provided difficult forage growing conditions for many farmers across the country, leaving many short of homegrown feed this winter. Get some top tips from experts in this latest podcast on overcoming forage shortages and why taking action now is essential rather than waiting until the winter. Mole Valley Farmers' Lisa Hambly and Dr Kerensa Hawkey are in conversation with Seth Conway.
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Now that the weather has warmed up, parasites like ticks are starting to become more active. In this podcast we look at tick borne diseases in both cattle and sheep and how we can effectively manage them. Molecare Farm Vets Steph Patel and Alice Coppin-Harris are in conversation with our host Seth Conway.
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With Biodiversity becoming one of the key pillars of sustainable agriculture, Mole Valley Farmers has collaborated with Trinity AgTech to create a podcast with Professor Simon Potts of Reading University. Here, he talks with Andy Adler of Molecare Farm Vets and Richard Anscombe of Trinity AgTech, to understand some of the benefits of biodiversity and opportunities UK farmers will have if they engage with biodiversity on farm. Presented by broadcaster Seth Conway.
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As lambing is in full swing and the weather is starting to warm up, it's important to remember the risk that worms pose to grazing sheep, especially young stock. In this latest podcast, vets Steph Patel and Alice Coppin-Harris talk about identifying the worm risk and offer tips on escaping the pesky parasites this season. In conversation with Seth Conway
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In this latest Mole Valley farmers Podcast, nutrtionist Dr Robin Hawkey and agronomist Lisa Hambly explain how a silage management plan can help farmers make the most of the valuable crop and provide some top tips on maximising yields and reducing losses this year. In conversation with Seth Conway. Find out more at moleonline.com
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Get some top lambing preparation tips from the team at Molecare Farm Vets in this dedicated lambing podcast. Vets Alice Coppin-Harris and Steph Patel discuss ways to maximise lamb survival this spring, including the importance of ewe body condition, key vaccinations and a shopping list of essential items that every farm should have ready and waiting in the lambing shed. Also, hear about the importance of good colostrum management, including key feeding targets. Get refreshed on your lambing tips now by listening to this conversation with Seth Conway.
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