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Ellie Layton

Articles by Ellie Layton

Teamwork drives large-scale dairy farm

Livestock

Teamwork drives large-scale dairy farm

Over the past 10 years, the dairy business at Sansaw Estate has gone from a greenfield site to a successful large-scale milking herd. Ellie Layton visited to find out more about some of the more recent system changes.

clock 20 February 2023 • 5 min read
On-farm sales take business from strength to strength

Livestock

On-farm sales take business from strength to strength

After a career in TV production, Angharad Edwards now works with her partner Roger James on his family’s farm, where as a couple they have strengthened the future of the business through diversification. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 20 February 2023 • 6 min read
Top tips to achieve a tight calving block

Livestock

Top tips to achieve a tight calving block

A tight calving block can lead to benefits in terms of management and also increases in production. Ellie Layton looks at what farmers should consider before moving to block calving and how to ensure the block is then kept tight.

clock 20 February 2023 • 4 min read
Farming community rallies to support fundraising farmer after accident at mart

Farming community rallies to support fundraising farmer after accident at mart

Emyr Wigley, a Welsh farmer who has been raising money in memory of his wife, Evelyn, after she passed away from ovarian cancer, has been involved in an accident.

clock 23 January 2023 • 1 min read
Backbone of Britain: Farmer devotes life to fundraising for cancer

Livestock

Backbone of Britain: Farmer devotes life to fundraising for cancer

After losing his wife, Emyr Wigley has since found himself devoted to raising money for two vital charities. Ellie Layton finds out more.

clock 20 January 2023 • 7 min read
Livestock farm branching into agroforestry

Livestock

Livestock farm branching into agroforestry

Agroforestry can be seen on farms throughout the UK, often on a large scale. But one Herefordshire farmer is showing how it can be done on a traditional family farm. Ellie Layton reports.

clock 20 January 2023 • 6 min read
Council farm secures sheep milking set-up

Livestock

Council farm secures sheep milking set-up

One of the biggest challenges for a dairy sheep farming newcomer is securing a consistent outlet for their milk. Ellie Layton looks into how a Warwickshire couple have succeeded.

clock 13 January 2023 • 6 min read
Health is wealth for the Johnson family

Livestock

Health is wealth for the Johnson family

A young farmer has focused on a preventative and proactive health management path to enhance the flock’s future. Ellie Layton finds out more.

clock 13 January 2023 • 6 min read
Pre-lambing nutrition offers long-term gains

Livestock

Pre-lambing nutrition offers long-term gains

A focus on ewe nutrition during the last six to eight weeks of pregnancy can help produce healthy lambs and maintain ewe health, says Bryn Hughes, of Wynnstay

clock 13 January 2023 • 5 min read
Tall grass grazing brings soil and herd health benefits

Livestock

Tall grass grazing brings soil and herd health benefits

A group of farmers are trialing mob grazing techniques across the country with the support of Innovative Farmers. Ellie Layton spoke to one of the participants to find out more.

clock 03 January 2023 • 6 min read
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