Dairy

Following their win of the prestigious NMR/RABDF Gold Cup for 2020, the Torrance family is keen to acknowledge the whole team involved in the successful running of the herd and farm business. Wendy Short reports.

Maize trials carried out at the Carlisle Regional Technology Centre, at Smalmstown Farm, Longtown, have shed a new light on the use of narrow film.

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

Inevitably, downer cow syndrome is an issue many dairy farmers will have to deal with at one time or another. Vet Dr Charlie Mays discusses best practice for managing downer cows and how the correct use of hip hoists can be life-saving.

The Government has been urged to publish an analysis of the risks its trade deal with New Zealand pose to food security.

As we are now well into the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, there’s one word which gladdens the heart of your average milk vending machine owner: porridge.

Lamb and butter are the first casualties of the cost of living crisis in the meat and dairy market, as consumers switch to cheaper options.

Winter housing is rapidly approaching and, despite the lack of any decent frosts yet, each morning is becoming more autumnal, mists hang in the bottom of the valley and gateways are getting a bit ‘clartier’ with every day.

A co-ordinated, structured approach is helping farmer members of a vet-led herd health group to improve calf health and reduce antibiotic use.

Entries were up on the year at the All Britain All Breeds Calf Show held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough.