Farming Monthly National August 2018 | Page 4

CONTENTS August 2018 FEATURES 16 23 12 Arable Potato plantings down 3% due amid extreme weather conditions 22 Animal Health Real-time Foot & Mouth strategy, Herdwise rule changes for Johne’s 28 Muck & Slurry Latest Muck & Slurry news 31 Buildings Farm building design and the well-being of livestock 36 Security On Farm security news 38 Grain Grain storage in trying times 04 | Farming Monthly | August 2018 35 41 Pests 36 44 Diversification 40% of farmers still consider permanent rodenticide baiting essential 42 Shows Create a unique atmosphere at The Glamping Show 52 Education NSA Sheep, LAMMA ‘19, Great Yorkshire Latest education news REGULARS 06 News Deadline for overseas research grants 10 On Topic Natural capital explained 18 Energy Latest energy news 46 Machinery Latest machinery news 56 ATV ATV news...covered. 60 Motors Latest motors news www.farmingmonthly.co.uk 44