Dairy Farmer Magazine August 2023

31 July 2023 • 1 min read

Dairy Farmer Magazine July 2023

22 June 2023 • 1 min read

Dairy Farmer Magazine September 2023

22 June 2023 • 1 min read

Dairy Farmer Magazine June 2023

01 June 2023 • 1 min read

Dairy Talk - Gemma Smale-Rowland: "This summer has seen some huge efforts by people to bring mental health awareness to the fore"

21 September 2023 • 3 min read

Calf housing grant - who is eligible and how to apply

Farmers should start preparing now if they want to apply for Defra's new calf housing for health and welfare grant 

20 September 2023 • 4 min read

Motivate staff to retain them

Just saying ‘thank you' for a good job done could help a dairy farms retain staff, and avoid the labour problems that beset so many farms said Paul Harris, from recruitment consultancy REAL Success

15 September 2023 • 2 min read

What is in store for future milk pricing?

When it comes to milk pricing, how should dairy farmers navigate the highs and lows?

14 September 2023 • 2 min read

One tonne of milk solids a realistic target

Producing one tonne of milk solids/lactation is perfectly achievable and desirable, but only for the right cow in the right system

14 September 2023 • 2 min read

Sensor system allows for more accurate cow management

The use of an ear tag sensor system for cow data collection is helping with the management of Sandy Mitchell’s 1,400-cow herd

13 September 2023 • 4 min read

Roger Evans: "We still have the 'right to roam' to come, so get your gun out, while you still can"

This month Roger Evans writes about the problems caused by dogs running free on farmland, and also gives us his thoughts on early mornings

01 September 2023 • 5 min read

Dutch farm uses mobile robotic milking unit

A mobile robot unit means cows can be easily milked while out grazing during the summer months

01 September 2023 • 4 min read

Dairy Talk - Becky Fenton: "It is always an eye opener visiting other farms and I came home with several ideas"

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

01 September 2023 • 3 min read

From the editor: A challenging summer for dairy farmers

21 August 2023 • 1 min read

Dairy Talk - Dan Burdett: "We are now left with the diehard organic producers"

We have now dried all the cows off, switched off the water heater and ice bank, ready for some much-needed downtime away from the farm.

18 August 2023 • 2 min read

Good Evans: "I've not yet made my mind up about Rishi"

This month Roger Evans discusses the Milk Marketing Board, the importance of food security, and gives his opinions on the members of the Government

17 August 2023 • 4 min read

Partner Insight: Improve herd fertility through treating mastitis cases effectively

Research has shown that adding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Metacam®, to mastitis treatment protocols can improve the cure rate and outcomes of a case

11 August 2023 • 2 min read

Highlighting heat stress

In addition to its ability to detect heats accurately and reliably, the SenseHub® dairy cow monitoring system from MSD Animal Health also provides around-the-clock health and welfare monitoring for hard-working dairy cows.

01 August 2023 • 1 min read

Strategies to help prevent scours

Scours is one of the biggest killers of calves under 12 weeks of age yet the majority of cases can be prevented.

01 August 2023 • 3 min read

Important elements in dairy cow nutrition

Calcium and magnesium are important elements to get right for dairy cows, as the wrong levels can lead to hypocalcaemia and other health problems

29 July 2023 • 4 min read

Crust busting slurry inoculant could help industry to reduce emissions and improve slurry management

Funding from the Farming Innovation Pathway has aided the development of a product that could help the dairy industry in reducing emissions from slurry

25 July 2023 • 3 min read

"It will be fascinating to see how Defra mandate their use in practice"

This month industry commentator, Eric Lister who has worked in the industry for over 40 years, discusses methane inhibitors and offers a word of warning that they may not be the silver bullet in the race to reduce emissions

25 July 2023 • 5 min read

Antibiotics must be used with great care

Research into antimicrobial resistance on dairy farms has uncovered some confirmed cases, and while it is not yet perceived to be a major problem, farmers are being warned to remain vigilant

24 July 2023 • 6 min read

Dairy Talk - Matthew Winter: 'Will Lincolnshire soon be responsible for powering the light in the fridge?'

The second half of June always seems to be a particularly chaotic time for us, with Lincolnshire Show (our local show), second cut silage and multiple Arla deadlines all seeming to come together.

21 July 2023 • 2 min read

Dairy Talk - Claire Eastham 'I wonder if these dry spells might lead to innovation?'

After starting my last article with ‘well the sun is finally shining’, this time I’ll begin by saying ‘hurrah it has finally rained! Farmers and the weather, eh?!

20 July 2023 • 3 min read

Investment in shed and automation leads to yield benefit

Investment in a new shed complete with high levels of automation has led to increased productivity and improved business efficiency for the Sloan family

19 July 2023 • 7 min read

Good Evans: "Good job they weren't here in the autumn when the rats are on the move"

This month Roger Evans discusses the positives and negatives of Bank Holidays, his experience with IT and emailing, and when might not be a good time to call in a vet. 

19 July 2023 • 4 min read

How to make better worm control choices in cattle this year

27 June 2023 • 1 min read

Good Evans: 'People can't eat trees and wildflower meadows'

This month, Roger Evans discusses his fascination with the stories behind old farming pictures, how farmers are no longer recognised for the work they do in producing food, and why romance certainly isn't dead in the countryside.

23 June 2023 • 3 min read

Dairy Talk: Gemma Smale-Rowland - 'These [weather] extremes seem to be coming much more commonplace'

Is it a British obsession with the weather or is it just farmers. I wonder what it would be like to work in an office and the weather have no effect on your life other than deciding if it is a BBQ for the weekend or not

23 June 2023 • 2 min read

Improving fertility performance

Outstanding fertility is underpinning the development of the dairy business run by the Daniel family in East Cornwall

23 June 2023 • 6 min read

Dairy Matters: "We will just batten down the hatches and wait for the tide to change"

Tenant dairy farmer Liz Haines discusses the impact that cost of production is having on her business and how she expects to ride out the storm

23 June 2023 • 3 min read

New Zealand dairying: Low cost milking system to pay off debt

Following a number of years sharemilking, Blair and Penelope Drysdale bought their own farm in 2018 and now aim to run as low cost a system as possible. Chris McCullough reports.

23 June 2023 • 5 min read

Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis examined

Bovine ischaemic teat necrosis is believed to be widespread across Great Britain, but its cause is undetermined and treatment options are limited and only partially successful. Wendy Short reports.

23 June 2023 • 4 min read