Dairy

Dairy farmers on aligned milk contracts have ‘jumped ships’ or are considering it in search of greener pastures, according to industry leaders.

The out-wintering of livestock on fodder crops has long been a wintering strategy used by beef and sheep enterprises. But as winter housing costs are looming and silage rations are being opened, fodder crops may also be an option for dairy systems.

Old Mill farm accountants urged farmers to focus on efficiency at the Dairy Show on October 5

Its member milk price will increase by 0.3ppl in November

When abortions occur, it is important to understand what is causing them and how these problems can be avoided.

At an AHDB calf management meeting, vet Ali Haggarty discussed the importance of rumen development in achieving a successful weaning process. Katie Fallon reports.

An award-winning dairy farmer has been appointed as the new Red Tractor Dairy Sector chair, the assurance scheme has announced.

Concerns have been raised about the availability and cost of forage after organic dairy producers were offered a derogation by Defra to use conventional forage.

Improving soils and grassland is the focus for Rob Visser, who makes artisan cheeses from the milk produced by his 130-cow Jersey herd.Chris McCullough reports.