02 October 2023
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6 min read
Since switching from a spring and autumn calving pattern to an autumn only system 10 years ago, Matt Humphry has also been experimenting with cross-breeding and a herd monitoring system has been recently...
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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
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2 min read
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
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4 min read
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
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4 min read
