Dairy

Agricultural expert Paul Harris, of REAL Success, explores some of the common issues for farmers when it comes to recruitment, HR and succession

A simple, low-input system for an 80-cow herd produces a 73% milk-from-forage figure for Philip and David Clarke of Co Tyrone

Revenue at dairy giant Arla hit €13.8 billion (£11.43bn) for 2024, enabling the highest dividend payout to farmer-owners in the company’s history

Manufactured by Albutt, the system has been a joint development between a North Dorset dairy farmer and a large animal vet

It comes as the Government consults on further reductions

The latest Dairy Antimicrobial Focus Report from Kingshay, shows antimicrobial usage has reduced by nearly a fifth over the last five years

Vet and youngstock specialist Kat Hart, of The George Farm Vets, provided some hints and tips as part of a webinar hosted by Galebreaker

Data from inexpensive methane sensors in the milking parlour at Newcastle University's Nafferton Farm is being used to look at the impact of selective breeding on emissions

RABDF/NMR Gold Cup finalist Will Venn has expanded cow numbers over the last 10 years and has aimed to make incremental performance improvements along the way

Developing a team approach and empowering that team to adopt a ‘measure, manage and monitor' mantra is key