21 July 2020
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Since combining genomic testing with a sexed and beef strategy, rapid gain in £PLI has been achieved on the youngstock averaging £154 per head above the milking heifers. In 2018 Devon dairy farmer Darren...
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31 July 2026
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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
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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
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8 min read
