Mole Valley Farmers

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...

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 i...

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.

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 enga...

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

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

As timber stocks are replenished following unprecedented demand, Mole Valley Farmers’ Ian Hedden and M&M Timber’s Managing Director Fraser Hall talk about the return to normality and advancements in wood preservation. In conversation with Seth Conway.

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 import...

Pollution incidents from farms are having a big impact on England’s rivers. In this latest podcast from Mole Valley Farmers, the Environment Agency’s Stephen Webster outlines the most common pollution incidents and how they can be prevented. Presented by Seth Conway with Mole Valley's Head of Grassland and Agronomy Lisa Hambly.

In the latest Mole Valley Farmers' podcast, hear from Volac International's John Williams and Mole Valley Farmers' Tom Trapnell on how a natural slurry additive can help farmers make more from their slurry. The easy-to-apply MicroZyme R product can reduce solids, control odour and retain nitrogen. Hear first-hand how it can be used and the benefits. John and Tom are speaking with our host Seth Con...

Last year's unpredictable weather created many challenges when feeding forage and managing soil conditions. As farmers head through the winter and look to the spring, there are some important health considerations to take on board- both for the livestock and the soil. Mole Care Farm Vets’ Andy Adler and Mole Valley Farmers’ Head of Grassland and Forage Agronomy Lisa Hambley offer top advice on ove...

There's a lot being said right now about sustainability, achieving net zero and carbon calculations but what does it all mean for agriculture? The latest podcast from Mole Valley Farmers looks at how the industry can provide climate solutions that safeguard our natural resources, improve efficiencies as well as being good for businesses. Featuring Lisa Hambly, Head of Grassland and Agronomy at Mol...

Milk processors are demanding farmers produce milk more sustainably, meaning they are being forced to look for solutions on their farms. In this latest podcast, Mole Valley Farmers’ Nutritionists Dr Kerensa Hawkey and Becky Hewlett outline ways farmers can feed their cows more sustainably. Presented by Seth Conway

Dairy farmers face being exposed to external factors that could severely affect their business. In this latest podcast, Mole Valley Farmers’ experts James Hague, Dr Robin Hawkey and Daniel McCreadie discuss with our host Seth Conway how farmers can help safeguard their businesses from rising interest rates, inflation, energy bills and volatile markets.

Plan, prepare and monitor is the message to ensure farmers have enough feed for their stock this winter. Silage samples are varied across the country and, for many, in short supply. In this latest podcast, Mole Valley Farmers’ Head of Alternative Feeds and Blends Shaun Hambley and Technical Services Manager Rachel Smithyman explore the most cost-effective winter feed options for livestock and ways...

2022 has been a tale of two halves for grassland farms across the UK, with some farmers experiencing extreme drought conditions whilst others bumper crops. In this latest podcast, we hear from Mole Valley Farmers' Head of Grassland and Forage Agronomy Lisa Hambly and Germinal UK’s Agricultural Sales Director Ben Wixey to find out what farmers can do now to safeguard against dry weather conditions...