Transition cow management: Getting dry period nutrition right

Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach

15 June 2026 • 5 min read

Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts

13 June 2026 • 4 min read

From Soil to cup: The US family partnership running one of Ohio's most transparent dairies

An on-site learning centre is helping to educate the public on one American dairy farm's sustainability journey

10 June 2026 • 4 min read

Grassland farmers urged to be mindful of 'shrink' this silage season

As we head into silage season, minimising contamination in the clamp and losses at the feed fence are key to ensure you are getting the most out of your silage

09 June 2026 • 4 min read

B vitamins in dairy cows: Why they matter more than you think

While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows

05 June 2026 • 4 min read

Antibiotic use down and conception rates up – what bolus monitoring did for one Cheshire dairy herd

Conception rates have improved and hidden transition health issues have been uncovered issues thanks to the use of automated health management technology

03 June 2026 • 5 min read

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "I promised myself last year I would take bolder decisions, and so I hope this year I have the balance right"

Dan and his family own and run the 300-hectare (741-acre) Cockhaise Farm, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The farm is home to an organic autumn-calving herd of 240 Holstein and Friesian crosses

02 June 2026 • 3 min read

Roger Evans: "I asked whether a cow that urinated on an electric fence would get a shock"

31 May 2026 • 4 min read

Feizor Holsteins open day: Yorkshire Dales Premier Herd to go under the hammer

Holstein enthusiasts will be able to view the cows, families and breeding decisions behind the Feizor prefix at the herd's upcoming Premier Herd open day

27 May 2026 • 6 min read

Putting forage first: Advice from the experts

Following weather extremes that led many livestock farms to have a shortage of forage over winter, the outlook for soil health and forage quality and quantity this year is full of challenges. Dairy Farmer asked three industry experts what can be done to better understand and improve forage in 2026

26 May 2026 • 5 min read

Dairy Matters - Evie Rogers: "Tighter margins require a renewed focus"

Changing how you approach your business can help control costs and improve performance during periods of low milk price, says Evie Rogers from Kite Consulting

24 May 2026 • 5 min read

Free access vs guided robotic milking: Which system is right for your dairy farm?

For UK dairy farmers considering a move from a parlour to robots, one of the first decisions is whether to run a free access or guided system but what are the pros and cons of each?

22 May 2026 • 6 min read

Heat stress in dairy cows: Lessons from a Cumbrian dairy farm

With the arrival of summer prompting the mercury to rise, Dairy Farmer looks at how heat stress can affect milk yield and conception rates in high yielding dairy cattle, and how to mitigate its impact

20 May 2026 • 9 min read

Dairy Talk - Stuart Sadler: "If only we had a crystal ball"

17 May 2026 • 3 min read

The calf rearing basics that will pay you back for five lactations

To get heifers to the optimum size and stature to calve easily at 24 months, consistent daily growth rates and remaining disease-free are important, says Dr Emma Bleach, of Harper Adams University

15 May 2026 • 6 min read

Are your youngstock holding back your milk cheque?

If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert

14 May 2026 • 3 min read

"We've had the latest turnout I've seen in the five years I've been running the estate"

Dairy Talk columnist Ben Yates on the impact of a wet start to the year, tree planting, spring tasks and rugby

10 May 2026 • 3 min read

Is a change in mindset needed for staff management on-farm?

Farmers can significantly boost productivity, staff retention and animal welfare by taking a more professional approach to their workforce

07 May 2026 • 3 min read

Roger Evans: "I preferred to be on the farm, ideally driving a tractor"

This month, Roger Evans talks about his school days, terrifying teachers and how learning to speak French surprisingly paid off

05 May 2026 • 4 min read

Be precise with spring dairy diets

Getting cow nutrition right this spring is more critical than ever, given the low milk price. By feeding to maximise butterfat and protein, while optimising animal health, producers can claw back much-needed value

03 May 2026 • 6 min read

Dairy Matters - Graeme Hills: 'BPR is no longer an untouchable pillar'

Graeme Hills, director and head of tax at Duncan & Toplis reflects on what changes to business property relief will have for business owners

02 May 2026 • 4 min read

How to manage e.coli mastitis in dairy cows

Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm

01 May 2026 • 6 min read

Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: "I realised our own robotic system made us vulnerable to hackers"

Farming 405 hectares (1,000 acres), a mix of tenanted and owned land at Gatcombe Farm, near Seaton, Devton, Robert Reed and his family milk 350 all-year-round calving Holstein cow via five robots and are achieving average yields of 12,000 litres

30 April 2026 • 4 min read

How to combat butterfat depression at turnout

Balanced energy and rumen stability at turnout are vital to protect butterfat levels and fertility

29 April 2026 • 4 min read

Hawaii's last dairy farm aims to revive local milk production

A farmer on the island of Hawaii is on a mission to keep the island's 1.5 million people supplied with locally-produced milk

29 April 2026 • 4 min read

Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "Calving has been going relatively well this spring without too many issues"

Ifan Roberts is a new entrant who has established a contract farming agreement milking 500 block calving cows in Cheshire, and is aiming to improve the land farmed, encourage others to participate in the industry and deliver attractive returns to his stakeholders

28 April 2026 • 4 min read

Maximising milk solids: Inside the high performing Redhouse Holstein herd

Faced with limited opportunity for herd expansion, the Irwin family have turned to improving milk quality in their autumn-calving Redhouse Holsteins herd

22 April 2026 • 7 min read

Lancashire dairy herd boosts performance with live data and high fibre

Dairy farmer Ben Gibbons is working with nutritionist Emma Wells to understand how continual improvements can help drive performance on a high yielding herd

15 April 2026 • 6 min read

What does a future in dairy farming look like in Australia?

A young dairy farmer has big plans to further commercialise the family farm by improving cow breeding and diversifying into agritourism

08 April 2026 • 4 min read

Roger Evans: "A conversation about JCBs can be quite disconcerting"

This month, Roger Evans talks about visiting Scotland, his car journeys there and some highlights from his various holidays there

05 April 2026 • 3 min read