Backyard flocks not healthy for the birds Thursday, January 3, 2013 A study conducted last year in Britain says backyard chicken operators aren't doing their birds any health care favours.It found that, while birds are generally kept in good welfare conditions (a place to scratch, stretch their wings and so on), owners rarely vaccinate the birds to prevent diseases such as Marek's disease, laryngotracheitis and infectious bronchitis, which have all been found in backyard flocks.It also noted that there is little biosecurity – rodents, wild birds and humans all had access – and most operators don't comply with national regulations banning the feeding of catering waste. Then there's Newcastle disease, caused by feeding chicken meat and eggs back to the birds.The Royal Veterinary College conducted the study by sending surveys to 65 operations in the city of London. About 30 surveys were returned and policies on dealing with all backyard operations in Britain may be developed on those replies. BF Report release resurrects 'Skippy burger' jokes Brazil subsidizes its agriculture
Free Tools to Power Up Your Farm’s Digital Life in Canada Wednesday, October 22, 2025 For many Canadian farm families, the internet has become as vital as a tractor or combine. It is how producers manage precision planting, monitor commodity prices, check weather forecasts, pay bills and stay connected with suppliers and customers. However, fast and reliable broadband remains out... Read this article online
Precision Harvesting with HeadSight and TrueSight Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Modern harvesting relies heavily on precision and smart technology, and new systems for head height control and steering are making sure you are not leaving bushels in the field. These innovations ensure efficient crop collection, protect equipment, and reduce operator fatigue during... Read this article online
Remembering Ralph Winfield: Beloved Better Farming Columnist Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Ontario's farming community is mourning the loss of longtime agricultural writerRalph Gordon Winfieldof Glanworth, who passed away peacefully at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Oct. 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Ralph’s name has been closely tied to Better Farming since 1999. His... Read this article online
Case IH FieldOps Brings Smart Connectivity to Modern Farming Friday, October 17, 2025 Lance Meyer, region precision manager at Case IH, told Farms.com that FieldOps operates on desktops through a web interface and on mobile devices through an app compatible with iPhone, Android, or iPad. This flexibility allows farmers to access critical machine and field information anytime,... Read this article online
New Holland Marks 50 Years of Twin Rotor Innovation Friday, October 17, 2025 New Holland is celebrating 50 years of leadership in twin rotor harvesting technology, a milestone that began with the introduction of the TR70 combine in 1975. This machine transformed agriculture by bringing the world the concept of twin rotor threshing and... Read this article online