Feature - Dairy

A clear focus on combining her love of cows and numbers has delivered Vermont farmer and dairy consultant Joanna Lidback the life she dreamed of as a child

How and why milk from forage should be optimised, regardless of system type was discussed at Mole Valley Farmers' recent Farmer Expo event in Shepton Mallet

A simple, low-input system for an 80-cow herd produces a 73% milk-from-forage figure for Philip and David Clarke of Co Tyrone

Manufactured by Albutt, the system has been a joint development between a North Dorset dairy farmer and a large animal vet

RABDF/NMR Gold Cup finalist Will Venn has expanded cow numbers over the last 10 years and has aimed to make incremental performance improvements along the way

The West family combine teamwork and a passion for excellence to create a thriving dairy enterprise

Making the most of their location by installing vending machines selling milkshakes, ice cream and coffee, has enabled a dairy farming family to generate additional income streams

Working together to manage the 200-plus milking herd as well as an on-site adventure farm is key to the success of the Lewis family’s, Clerkenhill Farm, Haverfordwest

Creating and maintaining a sustainable dairy business means one that will still be thriving 100 years from now, for Dutch farmer Judith de Vor and her family

There will be a number of new products on show at this year's Dairy-Tech – we take a look at some of the innovations