Dairy

Publication of First Milk’s annual report and accounts for the year ending March 31 has revealed a year of strong performance for the processor.

The independence of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission has been questioned as Farmers Guardian revealed its press operation will be carried out by officials at the Department for International Trade (DIT).

With the long-awaited launch of Government’s dairy contracts consultation, Hannah Binns explores industry’s aspirations for reforms and measures dairy processors would like to see to achieve a level playing field.

Only 3 per cent of farmers trust the Government to invest enough money in nature-friendly farming after the coronavirus pandemic, new research has shown.

Weather extremes hitting both sides of the spectrum so far this year has made for a challenging grass growing season to date. Hannah Park finds out more.

New research from the US suggests there are still a number of improvements to be made when it comes to colostrum management.

Nathan Rogers, 26, from Hayscastle, Pembrokeshire, is club chairman of Fishguard YFC and manages a herd of 140 British Friesian and Shorthorn cross cows.

Failing to maintain strict teat hygiene management in summer conditions can lead to deteriorating skin condition, as well as high bacteria loading and increased risk of mastitis. 

Scottish calf registration data from the first third of 2020 show a year-on-year increase of 5 per cent putting them at the highest level for more than a decade.

British farmers must not bear the brunt of food price cuts as supermarkets look to win the custom of cash-strapped shoppers feeling the effects of the coronavirus crisis, the NFU has warned.