If heifers are one of farmers biggest potential cash cows, farmers can understand how they can maximise their potential thanks to a new genomic tool which informs them of the best calves to invest in.
Calum Smith, 28, from Grantown-on-Spey in Moray is a beef farmer
The proposal put forward by the Welsh Government, was opposed by FUW members due to factors such as cost, the impracticalities of attempting to pasteurise, and the welfare benefits of colostrum
After a turbulent start, one Welsh dairy farm has managed to overcome opposition and see their business thrive
The announcement comes after Muller confirmed they would be selling their Milk & More to Freshways Group, with the dairy processor focused on its supply of fresh milk, yoghurt and other dairy products for retail and wholesale
"I just want to make other people aware of the risks when out enjoying popular footpaths such as this one"
More than double the funding was on offer in the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant. But with dwindling confidence in the dairy sector farmers are cautious about where, when and what to invest in, questioning whether now is the right time to apply
The Government's commitment to continue with the badger cull has been criticised by NFU as 'just warm words' which must be backed up in writing with a policy change
Joyce Watson's comments in the Senedd last week that dairy farms with perpetual TB 'should find another business' sparked fury amongst Welsh farmers and unions
The Royal Association of British Dairy ²ÝÁñÉçÇø welcomes head of agrifoods at HSBC, Allan Wilkinson, as their new president, succeeding Lord Ewen Cameron