Dairy

Increasing efficiency on farm is a goal for farm businesses and for many building lean management practices and setting key performance indicators PIs is becoming more important

This month, Roger Evans discusses the important role that farmers play in their communities, and how having fewer farmers will impact society

Over recent weeks, processors across Wales have announced cuts of up to 6p per litre leading the Farmers’ Union of Wales to question whether the Fair Dealings Obligations (Milk) Regulations 2024 are delivering on its promise of transparency to dairy farmers

NFU board chair Paul Tompkins answers some of the questions that have emerged following recent milk price cut announcements

UK study shows pair housed calves experienced less disease during the pre-weaned period and were less likely to leave the herd between birth and first lactation

A flying herd is considered the best economic option for a family farm in County Durham, where females go to beef bull semen and their calves are sold as forward stores

UK dairy exports have increased 20% in the first half of the year, reaching £1.1 billion

As farming becomes more reliant on technology for herd monitoring and farm management, understanding the importance of cyber security is paramount

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Mairi Gougeon officially opened the new cheddar facilities building

Issues with starter feed, water and forage intakes can all contribute to poor rumen development which is a common cause of pot-bellied calves