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²ÝÁñÉçÇø using robotic milking systems should consider reviewing their breeding strategy to optimise performance from the robots, according to Ellen Rinell of Genus ABS.

With the long-awaited launch of Government’s dairy contracts consultation, Hannah Binns explores industry’s aspirations for reforms and measures dairy processors would like to see to achieve a level playing field.

New research from the US suggests there are still a number of improvements to be made when it comes to colostrum management.

July 2020 Dairy Farming edition

This month Ian Potter reflects on the deep anger felt among some producers following the devastating treatment in the Covid-19 shutdown and examines the ongoing damage it has done to long-term relationships.

How camera technology is allowing a block calving dairy farm to reduce labour costs in the calving period.

While there may be a guaranteed income to be had from leasing land for a solar use, it is a long-term commitment with serious tax implications. Iain McVicar, of Albert Goodman, tells us more.

This month, Roger Evans tells us about how lockdown has curtailed his over-the-hedge inspections of his neighbour’s activities, and how at home he is waging war on the profusion of docks and nettles.

Father and son Allan and Johnny McCamley prefer a traditional approach to cattle breeding by selecting proven sires for their 120-cow pedigree Downview Holstein herd at Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. Bruce Jobson reports.

We all want fresh calved cows to get off to a flying start, and now the latest research is showing the combination of calcium with rehydration supplements can be beneficial. Trouw Nutrition’s Isabelle England tells us more.