There can be few practices on the farm which can be changed with so little investment, and to such great effect, than age at first calving. Still, the UK's age at first calving remains stubbornly fixed...
There can be few practices on the farm which can be changed with so little investment, and to such great effect, than age at first calving. Still, the UK's age at first calving remains stubbornly fixed...
Farming is in the blood of the Thomas family, but in the last two decades the system has been transformed from dairy to an integrated beef and merchanting business.
Some beef producers may be missing out a simple management tool that could save money and improve herd performance. Ellie Layton finds out more.
Managing multiple farms and a commercial pheasant shoot is no mean feat, but teamwork is key to the Myers family’s success