01 August 2022
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4 min read
Rearing heifers correctly is in the best interest of dairy farmers, directly affecting the future performance of the herd. So how can producers get it right? Ruth Wills reports. Heifers are a dairy...
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Farming on the northern margins of the North Wessex Downs, Hamish McIntosh has always tried to maximise the contribution maize makes to his milking ration
28 January 2026
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5 min read
Ifan Roberts is a new entrant who has established a contract farming agreement milking 500 block calving cows in Cheshire, and is aiming to improve the land farmed, encourage others to participate in the industry and deliver attractive returns to his stakeholders
25 January 2026
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3 min read
Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, looks at how to manage winter mastitis infections on-farm
23 January 2026
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3 min read
