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Threat to bumper lamb crop


THE severe weather of recent weeks is threa­ tening a bumper lamb crop due to be born in Lancashire during the next few weeks. AF Preston Farmers


will lead to low lamb b ir thw e ig h ts ,” Mr Fawcett said. “Lambs born in lowland flocks need to weigh -1kg apiece. Ewes in poor condition will produce insufficient colostrum in the early stages of


lactation and milk pro A u c t i o n


impaired." • ill b e


losses, he urged farm­ ers to ensure the cor­ rect level of ewe nutri­ tion in the later stages of pregnancy. "Inadequate feeding


that scanning results had shown a much greater incidence of twins and triplets than in previous years, but that many' farmers were underestimating the size of the crop. To prevent serious


put under extreme stress and that those carrying triplets are most at risk following the harsh winter. AF technical man­ ager Tim Fawcett said


lias warned that preg­ nant ewes are being


(o3), previously a busi­ ness banking manager in the Stockport area, will be based in Preston and responsible for


Lancashire. Mr Mike Watkins


Clitheroe Round Table, Mr Watkins is a mem­ ber of the Clitheroe II


Midland in Preston in 1960 and has also held managerial positions in Clitheroc, Blackburn, Preston and Hcskelh. A past chairman of


farming and agribusiness across the county. : He joined the


Club, Ribblcsdalc Wanderers Cricket and Bowling Club and


Clithcroe Golf Club. He and his wife, Margaret, live in Littlcmoor and have a grown-up family.


appointment, he said: “Having been involved with Midland's farming customers throughout


Commenting on his


Peter makes bid for silage title


THE search is underway for the 1994 British Grassland Society’s UK silage champion.


average of 5,727 litres, of which 3,442 litres comes from forage.


acres of semi-upland grass. The herd yields an


trough-fed to the herd and young stock throughout


silage are made annually, with first cut starting on May 22nd last year. Most of the silage is


Around 1,900 tonnes of


ven Grassland Society, Mr Newbould runs 130 Hol­ stein Friesians on 240


original competition entry of 1,200. A member of the Cra­


nine regional finalists con­ testing the title, from an


hoping to win the title for the first time is Mr David Newbould, of Slack Farm. Mr Newbould is one of


One Gisburn farmer


the seven-month period. It is supplemented by


fed both in and out of the parlour, giving a rate of 0.19kg concentrates per litre of milk. The margin over purchased feed is £1,033 per cow.


competition is firmly on the efficient making and utilisation of high-quality silage, combined with a responsible and practical attitude towards safety and pollution control,” said Roger Chesher, of Kemira Fertilisers, which is help­ ing to sp o n so r th e competition.


The emphasis of the


accounts for 30% of the marks so, while silage


“Silage analysis only quality is important, it is


1.07 tonnes of concen­ trates per cow annually,


the Kemira Star Trophy and five tonnes of Kemira grassland fertiliser and the runner-up three tonnes of Kemira fertiliser.


announced on March 25th, at the Royal Festival Hall, London, when Ed Gal­ lagher, chief executive of the National Rivers Authority, will present the prizes. The winner will receive


assessment has been intro­ duced into the competition scoring for the first time this year. The results will be


ing accounts for most of the marks, with further marks for effluent man­ agement and farm waste safe practice. Fermentation quality


not the only criterion,” he added. Silage-making and feed­


my career, I look forward to this new and specialised role.


with the agricultural sector helps us to understand the increas­ ingly complex matters facing farmers, including quotas, area payments and the rules for livestock premia.”


“Dealing specifically


AGRICULTURAL hanking expert Mr Mike Wat­ kins Cleft) meets eustomer Mr Stuart Verity, of Radholme Laund Farm, Cow Ark


Sheep dip danger


HSE’s deputy director general, commented: “The results of the research shows how important it is to keep concentrated dip off the skin. “The design of the dip


screens, good working practices and the use of serviceable, well-fitting protective clothing.”


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that exposure to dip could be reduced by changes in working practices,, in par­ ticular through the use of protective clothing and better hygiene. Mr David Eves, the


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SHEEP-DIPPING and its risks was the subject of a seminar given in London by the Health and Safety Executive. The seminar heard


T Not to be missed . .c.-xW __________


sive Royal Lancashire Show, which will run from July 22nd to 24th, at Astley Park, Chorley.


calendar marking the days when the local farming community will be turning out in force to celebrate the agricultural heritage of the area. The Lancashire show calendar begins with the mas­


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ping Show and, on September 10th, with the annual Hodder Valley Show, which is being hold between Newton and Dunsop Bridge. Popular among farmers and families alike, the three shows are not to be missed.


This will be followed on August 27th with Chip­


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 10th, 1904 15 LwaiPLin&invitation ^


FARMERS regularly walk miles and miles across their land without giving it too much thought.


to show the vital work they do for wildlife as part of a National Farm Walk Week.


In May, they will.be donning their boots again


life charity, The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. FWAG is encouraging other local organisa­ tions, parish councils and schools, WIs and local pubs to take part and arrange walks with local farmers and see the wildlife thriving on farms as a result of posi­ tive management.


owners on conservation matters through a network of nearly 50 professional farm conservation advisers. The advisers see, at first hand, the caring attitude for the environment which farmers incorporate into the running of their businesses.


FWAG gives practical advice to farmers and land-


encouraged to write to FWAG to register their walk. The address is: The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, CVS 2RX.


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