Dairy Farmer

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.

Paul and Becky Fenton, dairy farming tenants of Cheshire County Council, have realised their dream of buying their own farm.

National Milk Record’s (NMR’s) most recent annual report showed record solids were achieved in the year ending September 2021.

As more producers take up the option of genomically testing their females, AHDB Dairy keeps a close watch on the genetic outcomes.

Optimising cow condition through correct nutrition was the subject of a recent webinar hosted by trace element specialist Agrimin.

For John Kerr changes made to improve the carbon footprint of his dairy farming business have achieved their initial goal, and also led to greater efficiencies. Lynsey Clark reports.

Tight milk supplies in the UK and across the world have supported milk prices, but can this last? Cedric Porter reports.

Increasing the amount of maize grown could be one tactic to help mitigate some of the price pressures facing dairy farmers and get the best return from fertiliser on grass. Dairy Farmer reports.

Dairy producers have already made great strides in reducing methane, but with a pledge to reduce emissions of the gas by 30% in the next eight years, the race is on to find more reductions. Cedric Porter reports.

Ceva Animal Health, the manufacturers of Spectam Scour Halt, has announced the delisting of the oral solution 50mg/ml, raising questions for the 2022 lambing season.