Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: "Sir Brian's main focus obviously would be to protect the badgers"

I would like to start my first column by talking about what is going well, and what is not going so well, which is how we open things up at the robotics milking discussion group I am involved with

clock • 4 min read
Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: "Sir Brian's main focus obviously would be to protect the badgers"

So firstly the positives; fifth cut silage was completed at the end of August, and like many farmers in this area, this year has been a very good year for grass growth. And for our dry farm in particular...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Dairy

Global milk volumes continue to surge
Dairy

Global milk volumes continue to surge

There is no let-up in global milk growth, with all of the major regions now increasing volumes significantly on the back of favourable weather, good milk prices and cheap feed

Dairy Farmer
clock 29 October 2025 • 4 min read
McDonald's teams up with Arla Foods for nature-led sustainability drive
Dairy

McDonald's teams up with Arla Foods for nature-led sustainability drive

Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 29 October 2025 • 2 min read
How have two brothers improved efficiency on mixed arable and dairy farm in Hampshire?
Dairy

How have two brothers improved efficiency on mixed arable and dairy farm in Hampshire?

Increasing efficiency on farm is a goal for farm businesses and for many building lean management practices and setting key performance indicators PIs is becoming more important

Dairy Farmer
clock 29 October 2025 • 4 min read