Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum
A turbulent milk market against the backdrop of an ever-changing regulatory landscape has brought managing change into sharp focus for dairy producers
A round up of recent livestock sale reports
With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use
When rodent numbers swelled rapidly at a mixed family farm in Cambridgeshire, new tactics including an integrated pest management approach and new rodenticides were needed to protect its grain stores
Samantha Bunting had attempted to find a lost cow before her quad bike had overturned
The UFU said they remain determined to ensure none of the 'barbaric proposals' come to pass and will continue to 'exhaust every avenue to safeguard the future of NI's agri industry'
Arla has announced a £179 million investment in the UK as it looks to become a major player in the global mozzarella market by 2027
With turnout delayed across the country and silage stocks running down, looking at ways to extend silage stocks until cows can go out is now important on some farms
This year’s Borderway UK Dairy Expo saw record breaking entries, with over 460 dairy cattle entered across seven breeds