There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.In Your Field
William and Andrew Cowx: Weather is disappointing but lambing has come to an end
What a topsy turvy year this has been. We were sitting out in the garden in April but since then the weather has been dreadful, perhaps not a lot of rain, but so cold. Our grass is red, our barley is yellow and I am blue.
John Davies: Dodging the rain ahead of Royal Welsh Grassland
Continuing our series, charting the ups and downs of seven farmers around the country, we find out what’s been happening on-farm in Powys.
John Walton: Return to the ‘coalface’ as winter refuses to let go
CONTINUING our series, charting the ups and downs of seven farmers around the country, we find out what’s been happening on-farm in Cheshire.
Steve Heard: Sprayer finally gets going, but will semi-dwarf OSR yields hold up?
I have been accused by one agronomist of strutting around with my chest puffed out, but it was surely a good feeling to have completed the T1 spray on all the wheat and oats before the weather totally broke. Continually emptying the rain gauge is a far more pleasant experience knowing the fungicide and growth regulator is all in place.
Rodney Down: Still positive despite weather and milk price adjustment
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the annual Trehane Scholars dinner in London at the end of April. It is a great chance to catch up with each other in a positive environment.
Tony Shepherd & John Henderson: Successful lambing almost over, but some cattle require a vet visit
It feels good to have another lambing time almost done, we were very fortunate with the weather apart from one really bad night.
Peter Chapman: Weather affects spraying, but the poultry enterprise keeps everyone busy
The weather dominated this month again but for all the wrong reasons. April has been cold and wet which has held up field operations all over Aberdeenshire. There is still a fair acreage of spring crop to be drilled and very little has been done this month.
William and Andrew Cowx: Grass growth comes to a standstill as lambing winds down
CONTINUING our series, charting the ups and downs of seven farmers around the country, we find out what’s been happening on-farm in Cumbria.
John Davies: TB test is clear but Welsh Government’s eradication policy has disappointed
We have had a hectic few weeks lambing and calving, but the excellent spring has made it much easier. Putting the ewes outside worked well and the problem with prolapsing eased up, also less work hauling out. We have also started marking lambs, with the Pratley borrowed from a friend working well.
Rodney Down: Cold snap halts drilling as livestock achieve a great price
CONTINUING our series, charting the ups and downs of seven farmers around the country, we find out what’s been happening on-farm in Somerset.
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Steve Heard: New workshop coming along nicely and gaining some timing flexibility
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Peter Chapman: Positive spring for all enterprises, but lack of low pressure is bad news for turbines
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Tony Shepherd & John Henderson: Extra hands on at lambing and the cattle are enjoying the grain beet
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William and Andrew Cowx: The joy of lambing after early problems are resolved
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John Walton: Spring corn is sown and an early start at grass for the cows
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John Davies: Leys performing well, but bull had to be put down
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Steve Heard: Some confustion caused by differing colour of weed control product
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Rodney Down: Considering boycotting the weather report due to lack of rain
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Tony Shepherd & John Henderson: Getting better at both mechanics and farm paperwork
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John Gordon: Putting down my pen with a final thank you to you all
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John Davies: Blighted by unwanted visitors in the past month
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John Walton: Four legged visitors depart as the farm opens up for half-term
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Steve Heard: Pigeon watch is curtailed by the advent of snow
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Rodney Down: The striking similaries between farms and solar panels
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Tony Shepherd & John Henderson: Muck spreading gets under way
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John Gordon: Ewe scanning shows good lambing percentage
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William and Andrew Cowx: Calves’ coughing spell delays weaning but all ok now
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John Walton: Out with the old and in with the new
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John Davies: Out of my comfort zone after an ill-wind blows through the village
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Steve Heard: Scale of African farming is amazing
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Rodney Down: A good winter so far except for machinery prices
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Share farming unit suits individual needs
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John Gordon: Great trade for livestock and GPS soil sampling continues
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William and Andrew Cowx: Getting ever closer to a warm and draught-free home
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John Davies: Enjoying the upbeat atmosphere at Welsh Winter Fair
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John Walton: Heifers housed in a rush as rain forces a change of direction
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Rodney Down: Winter finally arrives along with the day you would rather forget
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Steve Heard: Black-grass gets its comeuppance
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John Gordon: Home and on the mend following a health scare
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Dominic Naylor: A bid farewell as the New Year brings a new job