Dairy

Young dairy enthusiasts were pleased to be back in the ring again at the All Breeds All Britain Calf Show, held once again at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.

Improving silage production as part of setting the farm up for the future has brought multiple benefits for one North Wales dairy farm, including improved cow health.

With the move towards environmental payments offering a host of different subsidy support scheme options, AHDB’s new Farm Business Review is helping one mixed Wiltshire farmer take a hard look at his production costs as he prepares for the transition.

Housing is an ideal time to assess liver fluke and protect productivity over winter.

Rumen buffers are typically rated for their strength and power, but the latest research is suggesting buffers with more precise actions and which work more consistently and for longer can be more effective. Dairy Farmer reports.

The under- or over-feeding of concentrates due to incorrectly calibrated feeders can have implications on performance and ultimately the bottom line. Chris McCullough reports.

Hugh Pocock has worked in the livestock industry for the past two decades, and is now a director at Cultura Recruitment, an agribusiness recruitment company. Hugh also runs a small farming business with his family, comprising New Zealand Romney sheep and Australian Lowline Angus and Wagyu cattle.

Joining AHDB after a six-year spell as chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation, Tim Rycroft spoke to Alex Black about his priorities for the levy board

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has urged shoppers not to panic buy dairy products, following reports of farmers having to dump their milk due to HGV lorry driver shortages.

With the use of sexed semen increasingly becoming the norm for a growing number of dairy producers, dairy vet and consultant Dave Gilbert offers some tips on getting the best results and return on investment. Hannah Park reports.