Outstanding fertility is underpinning the development of the dairy business run by the Daniel family in East Cornwall
Tenant dairy farmer Liz Haines discusses the impact that cost of production is having on her business and how she expects to ride out the storm
Rather than just accepting what your seed merchant has to sell, it is important to first talk about your grass-growing needs when planning new leys and swards
Well the weather is again at the front of our minds after what can only be described as a rubbish Spring, it now appears to be hot and dry
Herbal leys offer multiple benefits to health and resilience in sheep and beef systems, but what about dairy? And importantly, what impact do they have on milk production?
Dairy farming in South Africa is not without its challenges, but British ex-pat Mark Holliday says things are now starting to look more positive. Chris McCullough reports.
Two years’ worth of data from a Cargill study is proving that heat stress is affecting most UK dairy herds during the summer, with a dip in fertility being just one telltale sign. But how do dairy farmers combat the problem?
The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's Dugald Hamilton discusses some of the practical steps dairy farmers can take to reduce carbon emissions on their farms and pave the way for a greener, cleaner future
This year’s extreme summer drought in many parts of the country has reinforced the need for dairy farmers to look for alternative fodder sources to maximise milk production from home-grown feeds. Dairy Farmer 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.