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The County Council farm system has been instrumental in helping young farmers Harry Knott and Grace Barwell secure their dream in running a dairy farm. Ellie Layton reports.

Faced with variable quality forages and tight stocks, taking steps to maximise intakes and minimise waste at feedout will be crucial this winter.

A ringside round-up from the hot competition at UK Dairy Day, including three National shows.

A major focus on improving udder health and milking parlour performance at a Welsh dairy farm has reduced herd somatic cell count to under 100,000 cells/ml for the first time in 15 years. Debbie James reports.

The Brown Swiss and the Holstein are milked in equal numbers on a small family farm in North Yorkshire and the two breeds complement each other perfectly, according to producer, Emily Bradley. Wendy Short reports.

An effective lighting system can have several positive physiological effects on herd performance, including increased milk yield and improved fertility.

Come rain or shine, exhibitors turned out quality stock across two very different days at Westmorland County Show.

Jersey breeder, Holger Hedelund Poulsen, is aiming to build a sustainable and self-sufficient business against a backdrop of a changing dairy industry. Chris McCullough reports.

Abomasal disorders are an all too common problem in high-yielding adult dairy cows, with left-displacement of the abomasum (LDA) the most frequently reported. Wendy Short reports.