Dairy

This month, Roger Evans describes the practice of vacuum silage and discusses the art of discretion

Cow comfort and efficiency are the focus points for the Richards family who have introduced robots to future-proof their family farm for the next generation

UK milk production is running at record levels, with prices holding up so far, but there is uncertainty on the global market caused by the simmering trade war following Donald Trump's tariff announcements

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider other wholecrops as an alternative to maize, which is becoming increasingly difficult to grow in some parts of the country

Frequent footbathing of dry cows combined with preventive foot trimming is enabling digital dermatitis incidence to be maintained at the 2% level at Marcross Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan

Dairy producers have been urged to take the time to read and understand the new contracts and what it means for their business

Some processors are optimistic that commodity prices and farmgate prices will remain strong after 'the flush', as milk starts to decline through to the trough

An animal health company has called on the UK Government and food supply chain industry to support and promote the use of new technologies to enhance animal health and welfare

Labour on a Cheshire unit has been halved following the installation of 10 robots for the high-yielding Holstein herd, with the 7% milk yield increase coupled with a small rise in feed costs