At the cutting edge of climate-conscious farming

Feeding a sustainable dairy compound is helping one Cornish dairy farmer to meet the climate change challenge

Farmers Guardian
clock • 4 min read
At the cutting edge of climate-conscious farming

Feeding a sustainable dairy compound is helping one Cornish dairy farmer to meet the climate change challenge West Penquite Farm is at first glance a traditional grass-based dairy farm in the foothills...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Dairy

How to extend farm forage supplies and boost dairy yields in a drought year
Dairy

How to extend farm forage supplies and boost dairy yields in a drought year

With winter forage stocks under pressure due to this summer's drought, we hear from Philippa Merchant, blends co-ordinator at Mole Valley Feed Solutions, how adding a moist feed to ration could be the solution

Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon
clock 14 September 2026 • 2 min read
How 365-day grazing, herbal leys and spring calving have helped reduce costs on a Devon dairy farm
Dairy

How 365-day grazing, herbal leys and spring calving have helped reduce costs on a Devon dairy farm

Thinking outside the box has seen one Devon-based dairy farm reduce costs by introducing all-year-round grazing to their cross-bred herd

Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon
clock 13 September 2026 • 7 min read
Opinion: Milk price rollercoaster must be tamed
Dairy

Opinion: Milk price rollercoaster must be tamed

Farmers Guardian deputy editor Alex Black discusses the ups and downs of the dairy market

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 11 September 2026 • 2 min read