A growing number of farmers in Northern Ireland are moving towards autumn- and winter-calving as a way pf maximising milk from grazed grass, particularly at the end of the cow’s lactation. Richard Halleron...
A growing number of farmers in Northern Ireland are moving towards autumn- and winter-calving as a way pf maximising milk from grazed grass, particularly at the end of the cow’s lactation. Richard Halleron...
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'.