Dairy Farming

NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon said: "Any changes to this area of the hard-won milk contract legislation have the potential undermine a crucial cornerstone of the regulations around pricing and exclusivity and act against the best interests of dairy farmers"

On average, profits are predicted to rise to £590/cow. That is according to the annual Milk Cost of Production report by Old Mill and the Farm Consultancy Group

Ten dairy farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and two in Ayrshire have been given 12 months' notice

When converting beef housing to a brand-new dairy unit Robert Patton carried out a lot of research to find the technology and infrastructure suitable for his needs. Chris McCullough reports

Muller dairy farmers, who meet the conditions for Müller Advantage will receive a milk price of 40.25ppl from September 1

The 2025 splash plate ban has worried some and inspired others and Callum Fernihough has chosen to get ahead and make best use of slurry by using a trailing shoe applicator

A mix of Holstein, British Friesian and Viking Red breeds has proved beneficial for the Blamire family who farm near Carlisle

Vet, Laura Chesters of LLM Farm Vets, shares her advice on managing, preventing and treating a salmonella outbreak on-farm

Ian Cure, of LLM Farm Vets explains how correcting trace element deficiencies by adopting a new method of supplementation has had a major impact on cow and calf health in the beef suckler herd at Myerscough college farm.

Like a car in need of a top up of oil to ensure optimum performance and a reduced risk of engine damage, cattle trace mineral status also requires effective management.