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 home-reared 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
Singer speaks of excitment despite controversy surrounding BBC primetime show
AHDB celebrated the performance and demand for the red meat and dairy industry at Christmas
Firstly, I would like to wish a Happy New Year to all those reading this article. The dry weather break in early December felt like it was over within hours
Early December and finally a little dry weather, or should I say a gap in the rain, has arrived
After returning to the farm at home, Chris Rumming has found success in a new way of farming. Jack Watkins finds out more
The public has been urged to purchase a whole turkey from local farmers this Christmas on the NFU’s Buy my Turkey Day
Seasonal poultry production is a key enterprise for many farms, and with difficulties sourcing skilled labour, utilising advancements in technology could help increase processing rates and ease production pressures. Tom Woolman considers the infrastructure options available.
American families were expecting to pay record high prices for turkey during thanksgiving, due to the impact of avian flu and inflation.