Dairy

Defra has rejected calls to apologise after three researchers hit out at Government criticism of a paper which claimed badger culls have had no effect in reducing incidence of TB in cattle.

The Queen succeeded to the throne on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father, King George VI. While agriculture has changed much in the 70 years that followed, fears about food security have remained.

Managing the farm’s accounts is likely to be one of the most important tasks a dairy farmer can do this year as farms look set to lurch from profits to loss. Cedric Porter reports

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.

This month, Rodger Evans gives his opinion on AHDB, reminds us how the past cannot be changed and how the future cannot be predicted.

Using technology to produce silage more efficiently and sustainably is paying off both financially and environmentally for one Yorkshire farm. Dairy Farmer reports.

A computer program is being used to fine-tune concentrate feed levels in Russell Boyce’s robotic milking system. It has cut usage by about 9%, without affecting the performance of the high-yielding herd. Wendy Short reports.

Monitoring dry cow condition will be particularly important this year with farmers looking to make more use of grazing. Dairy Farmer reports.

By automating processes and improving accuracy of data, new 3D camera technology is helping improve welfare and management. Dairy Farmer reports.

A new, vet authored Livestock Vaccination Guideline has been launched by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH).