Dairy

Helen Smith has credited the charity with keeping the family in farming after losing their milk contract with only six weeks’ notice

There was a vibrant atmosphere around the showring at this year's UK Dairy Day

After starting out on a Wiltshire County Council small holding tenancy in 1972, Mike Windel and his wife Rosmary have proved passion pays off with their pedigree Ayrshire herd.

Uptake has reached 84% across all dairy breeds

Vet, Charlie Foster, points to a recent development that may have increased the risk of exceeding milk maximum residue levels and offers some tips on how to avoid financial penalties

Significant investment in a greenfield site, together with membership of an internationally renowned organic dairy co-operative, is key to securing the farming future for a historic West Wales estate

As County Durham-based breeder Shaun Dixon looks ahead to this year’s UK Dairy Day, he reflects on his success so far and the cow family that made it all happen

Feeding colostrum with a higher concentration of immunoglobulins at lower volumes is advised to reduce damage to calf gut health

Displays in store and on packaging could influence consumer behaviour

Dairy farmers can earn up to an extra 2.5ppl if they meet key targets