Dairy

After a steady start to calving at Houghton Lodge in early February we were fully back on track by the beginning of March and had delivered over 630 calvings in four weeks equating to 59% of the expected 1,070 calvings due by the beginning of May

Hampshire Cheese Company, home of Tunworth and Winslade cheese, has been taken over by Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses

With peak milk for the UK now less than two months away the awareness of the spring flush is dominating European trading sentiment

A good number of milk buyers are increasing their milk prices as we head into spring

Solar power provides an opportunity to reduce energy bills, maximise self-sufficiency and save money, but there are considerations when it comes to installation and economics

Major dairies have increased milk prices in March and April

Recent studies have shown there is a strong link between genetics and lameness within dairy cattle.

Farmers are advised to look ahead at this year's silage quality to reduce input costs and manage environmental footprint. Farmers Guardian reports.

After losing the original dairy herd to foot-and-mouth in 2001, the Pratt family, who farm in Bellerby, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire, have been dedicated to rebuilding their pedigree Holstein herd ever since

The dairy has also confirmed its member premium for the year beginning April 1 2024