Using tech to combat input costs on a large-scale dairy farm in Brazil

One of Brazil's biggest dairy farms is using technology to combat high milk production costs

05 August 2026 • 4 min read

World's first floating dairy farm is up for sale

04 August 2026 • 4 min read

How Grassland micronutrients can support livestock health and performance

Providing animals with essential micronutrients will help support livestock health and performance, but how can farmers get this nutrition into animals before licks and supplements are required?

31 July 2026 • 5 min read

Why you should rethink your dairy heifer inventory to boost financial return on-farm

A combination of genomic testing and applying strict targets for the use of sexed semen to control the number of heifers reared and entering the herd can increase the return on investment in heifer rearing

29 July 2026 • 5 min read

What your dairy herd's fertility data can tell you

Dairy cow fertility is described as a ‘spider's web of interconnect risk factors' by veterinary consultant Dr Vicki Shepherd, so what factors need addressing to achieve good performance?

27 July 2026 • 6 min read

Roger Evans: "Silage clamps should be built so that nosey people like me can see into them"

This month, Roger Evans discusses moving to the country for a ‘good life' and takes a look at how grass has fared over recent months

26 July 2026 • 5 min read

Johne's disease: A hidden risk in high-yielding dairy herds

Johne's disease continues to undermine progress in some herds, often quietly and over time, so does the approach to controlling this disease need to change?

25 July 2026 • 4 min read

Now is time to change the narrative on sustainability in dairy farming

Speakers at a recent conference organised by Trouw Nutrition urged the industry to discuss efficiency and profit with emission reduction as an additional key performance indicator

24 July 2026 • 5 min read

Dairy Talk: Ifan Roberts - "A rogue Angus bull must have deployed itself on an undercover mission on the previous farm"

Ifan Roberts is a new entrant who has established a contract farming agreement milking 500 block calving cows in Cheshire, and is aiming to improve the land farmed, encourage others to participate in the industry and deliver attractive returns to his stakeholders

23 July 2026 • 3 min read

Heat stress in pregnant dairy cows could impact autumn-born calves

High temperatures are now more likely and less predictable so dairy farmers need to be prepared to combat the negative impact of heat stress on health and productivity in their herds

22 July 2026 • 2 min read

Focus on consistency to improve farm labour and calf performance

Consistent hygiene and provision of a well-mixed milk replacer will have a knock-on effect on calf performance and health, translating into labour savings in the calf shed

21 July 2026 • 4 min read

Dairy Talk: Robert Reed - "We haven't been this long bTB-free for nearly 15 years"

Farming 405 hectares (1,000 acres), a mix of tenanted and owned land at Gatcombe Farm, near Seaton, Devon, Robert Reed and his family milk 350 all-year-round calving Holstein cows via five robots and are achieving average yields of 12,000 litres

16 July 2026 • 4 min read

How nutritional stress can impact fertility in dairy cows

Rising productivity in modern dairy herds can come at a cost, with nutritional stress now a key driver of poor fertility in high yielding herds

15 July 2026 • 4 min read

How milking heifer sales drive breeding decisions on Lincolnshire dairy farm

Income from the sale of milking heifers influences sire selection on a Lincolnshire dairy where functional, medium-sized cows suit the system at Bassingthorpe Holsteins

08 July 2026 • 7 min read

Matching cows to infrastructure: How a German dairy farmer has beaten volatile milk prices

A dairy farmer in Germany has matched his cows with his infrastructure to develop a business able to cope with fluctuating milk prices

01 July 2026 • 4 min read

Roger Evans: "We just shrug our shoulders and try not to spill too much milk"

This month, Roger Evans discusses cow's feet, fallen stock and the mysteries of mobile phones

29 June 2026 • 4 min read

Dairy Talk: Becky Fenton: "Unfortunately, milk contracts are not farmer-friendly"

Becky Fenton and husband Paul milk 200 pedigree Holsteins under the Springlebee prefix at Centenary Farm, a Cheshire county council farm. In 2021, they bought a farm in Staffordshire and they plan to farm there once the new dairy set-up has been built

27 June 2026 • 3 min read

How dynamic milking assessments can improve udder health and parlour efficiency on dairy farms

Dynamic milking assessments are increasingly being used to address udder health issues or improve parlour efficiency

27 June 2026 • 5 min read

How to build a strong team on your dairy farm

A dedicated approach to people development and effective team communication has led to a thriving farm team and a successful business for dairy farmer, Mike King

25 June 2026 • 4 min read

50 years of Holstein breeding: The Lancashire dairy herd built to last

The Hull family are focused on breeding durable and healthy cows, an approach that has not changed since they established the Fortland herd of Holsteins over 50 years ago

24 June 2026 • 8 min read

Why you need to step up udder health post-calving

While cases of mastitis are falling on a national level, producers should not take their eye off the ball when it comes to udder health in and around the transition period

22 June 2026 • 5 min read

Milk fever prevention: How dairy farmers can cut cases and improve cow health

Milk fever cases have fallen steadily in recent years but remains a significant health challenge on many UK dairy farms according to the 2025 Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report

20 June 2026 • 6 min read

Shropshire dairy farm sees calf health boost after tackling bovine coronavirus

A dairy farmer in Shropshire has reported significant improvements in calf health and survival after identifying bovine coronavirus in his herd and taking targeted action

17 June 2026 • 5 min read

Transition cow management: Getting dry period nutrition right

Nutrition can help with many of the key challenges associated with the dry period. However, for long-term success it is important to get the basics right first and then build upwards towards the best nutritional approach

15 June 2026 • 5 min read

Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

Getting colostrum into calves quickly is crucial but getting it to the right place is what counts

13 June 2026 • 4 min read

From Soil to cup: The US family partnership running one of Ohio's most transparent dairies

An on-site learning centre is helping to educate the public on one American dairy farm's sustainability journey

10 June 2026 • 4 min read

Grassland farmers urged to be mindful of 'shrink' this silage season

As we head into silage season, minimising contamination in the clamp and losses at the feed fence are key to ensure you are getting the most out of your silage

09 June 2026 • 4 min read

B vitamins in dairy cows: Why they matter more than you think

While often overlooked, B vitamins play a critical role in dairy nutrition and supporting high yielding cows

05 June 2026 • 4 min read

Antibiotic use down and conception rates up – what bolus monitoring did for one Cheshire dairy herd

Conception rates have improved and hidden transition health issues have been uncovered issues thanks to the use of automated health management technology

03 June 2026 • 5 min read

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "I promised myself last year I would take bolder decisions, and so I hope this year I have the balance right"

Dan and his family own and run the 300-hectare (741-acre) Cockhaise Farm, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex. The farm is home to an organic autumn-calving herd of 240 Holstein and Friesian crosses

02 June 2026 • 3 min read