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  Hi Everyone, So we are back to Calving Season again and everybody is busy with cows calving and the stresses that come with that. This stress can get on top of farmers at this time so a few tips to help relieve some of this stress can be beneficial. Calf hygiene is extremely important from the time of calving into the first few months of life as a newborn calf is high risk of picking up nasty unwanted and time consuming illnesses that will take time out of a farmers already busy life.Hygiene whilst calving is important in preventing...

Arrabawn Tips on Gardening Apple tree and Pear tree pruning techniques. Tools All tools used should be sharpened and clean. This is important because a sharp tool cuts cleanly and without damaging the wood by tearing which in turn prevents disease from entering the wound. All tools should be regularly disinfected and do keep on sterilising as you work through the tree. After you have prepared your tools which should be secateurs, pruning saw, sturdy safe ladder and loppers, maybe bow saw. Pruning Select your tree and take a slow walk around the tree. Pay attention to crossing, rubbing branches...