Welcome to the start of calving season on the farm! In this video, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our first newborn calf of the year. From the early signs of labor to the calf's first wobbly steps, this is raw, real farm life at its best. This was also a special moment for Jay, who got a bit shaky watching his first-ever cow birth — a mix of nerves, excitement, and awe! If you've never seen a calf being born, you're in for something truly amazing. Whether you're a fellow farmer, an animal lover, or just curious about life on a working farm, this video gives you a front-row seat to the miracle of new life and the reality of raising livestock.
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Testing for Johne’s Disease | Financial Support for Herd Health | UK Farm Life We tested our entire herd for Johne’s disease—a key part of our annual herd health plan. Regular testing like this helps ensure our breeding stock remain disease-free and of the highest quality for our buyers... 💷 You may be eligible for financial support to test your herd for endemic diseases like Johne’s—definitely worth looking into! Through the Annual Health and Welfare Review, farmers in England can access free vet visits and subsidised disease testing.
🔗 Learn more & check your eligibility: DEFRA Health & Welfare Review: 👉 https://apply-for-an-annual-health-and-welfare-review.defra.gov.uk/apply/endemics/start 📘 More info on Johne’s disease & herd health management: 👉 http://apha.defra.gov.uk/apha-scientific/documents/herdsure/herdsure-farmhdbk-johnes.pdf Big thanks to Karen from Dalehead Veterinary Group – Farm Animal for helping us with today’s herd test!
Farmyard Talks 🎙️ | Real Talk with Farmers Guardian’s Emily Ashworth 🚜 Introducing Farmyard Talks – Our Brand-New Farming Mini-Series! 🌱 We’re buzzing to drop our latest series, Farmyard Talks! 🎉 This time, we’re diving deep into the biggest issues facing UK agriculture – no fluff, just straight-talking discussions with industry leaders. Kicking things off, Heather Whalley sits down with Emily Ashworth, Online Editor of Farmers Guardian, to tackle the challenges, changes, and future of farming. With UK agriculture at a crisis point, it’s time for real conversations that matter.
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What to Expect in Farmyard Talks:
✅ Exclusive interviews with farming experts 🚜
✅ Deep dives into UK agriculture’s biggest challenges 🌾
✅ Real stories from the farming frontline 🐑
🌿🚜 Welcome to Life in 40 Hectares! I’m Heather, a farmer and farm advisor based in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire, UK. With British agriculture at a critical crossroads due to ongoing UK government changes, the industry is facing turbulent times — and we’re here to talk about it!
Join us as we explore key topics like sustainable farming, holistic management, and regenerative agriculture, while sharing the ups and downs of day-to-day farm life.
Along the way, we’ll meet other British farmers to hear how they’re navigating today’s political and environmental challenges. Whether you’re passionate about farming, sustainability, or simply curious about rural life, we hope you enjoy following our journey! Subscribe and stay tuned for more!
💚 Season 1 | Spring 25 — Episode 1 - "Battling the Elements: A Farming Survival Story" - Welcome to the first episode of Season One, where we dive straight into the unpredictable world of spring farming. 🌧️⚡ When the weather takes a sudden turn, a routine job becomes a fight for survival with livestock on the line.
💚 Season 1 | Spring 25 | Episode 2 — "Cementing The Bet"
In this episode, we tackle a hands-on DIY concreting project with a fun twist — the crew bets on how much concrete it’ll take to cover a 15 x 30-foot area on a budget.
From sourcing gravel and sand to mixing and laying the concrete ourselves, we show the full process with plenty of laughs along the way. With a bit of machinery to help but plenty of hard work and team effort, this episode is perfect for anyone interested in DIY concrete projects, budget building, or just seeing if we nailed our bet!
We also introduce Heather's dad, Gary, and her partner, Jay, in more detail: Gary — An old-school farming legend. Jay — A city boy turned farmer... tackling his first-ever day of concreting! Watch now to see how we did — and who won the bet!