Dairy

Milk prices edge above 41ppl as a result of low global supply

Grass and maize crops could have nutrient deficiencies this autumn and winter, due to the wet spring, so farmers should consider getting forage sampled ahead of feeding out

Starting out as a herdsman just over a decade ago, Jimmy Pritt is now milking almost 1,000 cows across two very different Leicestershire units on a contract farming arrangement

The installation of robots in 2019 paved the way for David Luxton and his family to realise system benefits throughout the farm by managing fixed costs more efficiently and focussing on generating more milk with lower operating costs. Farmers Guardian reports.

Hayley Campbell-Gibbons will officially start her role as RABDF's chief executive on November 11 2024

Showing dairy cattle is a passion for the Rickard family, who have built up a successful dairy herd from scratch, and future proofed their family farm along the way

The cooperative said global milk supplies continue to be stable while retail sales continue to grow

The dairy has confirmed its milk price will increase from October 1

Farmer co-op reports 5.4% revenue growth for first half of 2024

The Rockett family combine their passion for showing with keeping the milking herd at home going