Fewer dairy farmers are leaving the industry despite ongoing challenges, new data from AHDB has found. In April 2022, there were an estimated 7,880 dairy producers in GB, a reduction of 160 producers...
Fewer dairy farmers are leaving the industry despite ongoing challenges, new data from AHDB has found. In April 2022, there were an estimated 7,880 dairy producers in GB, a reduction of 160 producers...
To get heifers to the optimum size and stature to calve easily at 24 months, consistent daily growth rates and remaining disease-free are important, says Dr Emma Bleach, of Harper Adams University
If heifers are entering the milking herd underweight and underprepared, the ripple effects could be costing you, says dairy expert
Low milk prices are driving interest in whole milk feeding, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution and careful considerations should be taken