22 October 2025
•
6 min read
Tom and Rob Wilkinson
Brothers Rob and Tom Wilkinson are fourth generation dairy farmers who operate a flying herd of just over 600 black and white cows at Carrsides Farm, near Ferryhill. Producing a yield average of 9,500kg...
New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.
.png)
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
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
From the dairy herd to the ice-cream production, every part of the Parker family's business has evolved to meet changing markets and rising expectations
29 July 2026
•
8 min read
