Rather than look at historic data coming out of dairy herds, Adam Clay, head of technical at NWF, said farmers should instead look at what ‘lead measures’ could be taken advantage of this winter.

The latest analysis of first and second cut grass silages by Trouw Nutrition GB confirms the initial assessment that this year’s silage quality has been significantly influenced by the growing season and forages will require particularly careful balancing.

There is a mixture of new and familiar names in the latest bull proofs published this week by AHDB. Katie Jones takes a look at some of the front runners.

Heat stress in calves can easily be ‘missed’ as farmers focus on the milking herd during this extended period of warm and humid weather, which look set to continue well into August.

Some 500 plus sheep were forward for judging at this year’s Garstang show, with judge Frank Towers, Lancaster, responsible for the final inter-breed judging.