Castle Farm on the outskirts of Newport was originally a dairy unit, but when the original milking herd was dispersed in the 1970s, the focused turned to beef and sheep. However, after taking an interest...
Castle Farm on the outskirts of Newport was originally a dairy unit, but when the original milking herd was dispersed in the 1970s, the focused turned to beef and sheep. However, after taking an interest...
Better storage, cleaner yards and timely nutrient use can help farmers cut costs, protect soils and reduce pressure when wet weather arrives.
Livestock specialist Ellie Layton, talks about heading out on farm to visit the farmers that are willing to share their systems.
In the last 10 years, producers and vets have 'steadily' shifted their focus towards ‘improving herd health, tightening biosecurity and refining management practices'.