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Solid stockmanship at Cheshire dairy farm paves way for expansion

Dairy

Solid stockmanship at Cheshire dairy farm paves way for expansion

Hard work and a keen eye for stock has resulted in a herd and farm fit for the future for Rob Pierce and family

clock 17 February 2024 • 8 min read
Nutrition advice for robotic milking systems

Dairy

Nutrition advice for robotic milking systems

Rumen health is a critical component in the ‘wheel for success' for robotic milking herds

clock 16 February 2024 • 4 min read
5 reasons to drink milk this Februdairy

Dairy

5 reasons to drink milk this Februdairy

Februdairy is back again and we take a look at one of the most nutritious products in the world, milk!

clock 14 February 2024 • 2 min read
In your field: Kate Rowell - "Cows are wintering well despite the weather"

Farm Life

In your field: Kate Rowell - "Cows are wintering well despite the weather"

Kate Rowell is a fifthgeneration farmer running the 750ha (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

clock 09 February 2024 • 3 min read
In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "While Dad was trying to castrate him, he kicked out with both back legs"

Farm Life

In your field: Amy Wilkinson - "While Dad was trying to castrate him, he kicked out with both back legs"

Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285ha (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson

clock 09 February 2024 • 3 min read
Range and variety of crops are secret to success of farm expansion

Farm Life

Range and variety of crops are secret to success of farm expansion

A lifelong passion for wildlife and conservation has shaped the growth of Vine House Farm in Lincolnshire, where Nicholas Watts has created a successful bird seed business alongside his arable enterprise. Kate Chapman reports

clock 08 February 2024 • 8 min read
Red Angus delivers for low-input farming systems

Livestock

Red Angus delivers for low-input farming systems

Since becoming UK multipliers for Red Angus in the 1990s, Robert and Sophie Whitcombe have been working hard to widen the gene pool

clock 08 February 2024 • 5 min read
Fodder beet offers livestock farmers a high energy feed alternative

Livestock

Fodder beet offers livestock farmers a high energy feed alternative

Despite its reputation as a high-yielding forage crop, fodder beet is often overlooked by livestock farmers

clock 08 February 2024 • 4 min read
Farming Matters: Ian Howie - "It is interesting to look back at how agriculture was supported"

Farm Life

Farming Matters: Ian Howie - "It is interesting to look back at how agriculture was supported"

During a recent debate in the Senedd, Mike Hughes MS, the member for Swansea East, said ‘there is no reasonto subsidise agriculture’, which he claimed ‘is simply putting money into farmers’ pockets’

clock 08 February 2024 • 2 min read
Litres of milk and thousands of eggs - how the England rugby team are fuelled by farming

Entertainment

Litres of milk and thousands of eggs - how the England rugby team are fuelled by farming

The Six Nations is in full swing, and the England team are championing a diet full of dairy and eggs

clock 08 February 2024 • 1 min read
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