Dairy

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

Ed and John Frost’s family have been farming for generations in Somerset and now their grown-up children are starting out on agriculture-related careers themselves

It has also made progress on its regenerative farming programme

As the continuing dry weather affects both forage stocks and available grazing, keeping heifers on track to calve at 24 months while at grass can be challenging

At just 21, Reggie Deakin has stepped into the demanding role of assistant farm manager at Wigborough Wick Farm in St Osyth, Essex