Changes to Johne’s disease testing protocols which may affect subsequent herd risk levels have also been announced by CHeCS.

By way of an update from last month, calf jackets are now off but almost went back on again when May seemed to get mixed up with March. The main herd is also out, but only just.

Ailish Ross, 26, North Warwickshire, is an event and sales cataloguing manager for the Texel Sheep Society.

Farmers capture carbon for a living. We must be part of the solution to climate change. What’s more, as well as saving the planet, we might be able to earn a few quid in the process. But a frenzy of opportunistic corporate ’greenwashing’ is putting all that at risk.

Complaining about the weather is standard practice for most of us and although I’ve tried to avoid the subject when writing these articles, the recent cold conditions are making it difficult to look past.

Changes to Johnes disease testing protocols which may affect subsequent herd risk levels have also been announced by CHeCS.

By focusing on consistency and continual improvement, the Moorhouse family has not only built a successful pedigree Holstein herd, but has also established a successful yoghurt-making business. Wendy Short reports.

Health and Safety regulations should be regarded as an enabler and not an inhibitor, according to well-known farm safety trainer, Brian Rees. Gaina Morgan reports.

In line with the Boris road map, Cornwall was due to reopen on April 12 and promptly did so.