Milk cooling, water heating and vacuum pumps account for the biggest proportion of energy use on a dairy farm and therefore offer the greatest scope for savings, says energy specialist Chris Brooks...
Milk cooling, water heating and vacuum pumps account for the biggest proportion of energy use on a dairy farm and therefore offer the greatest scope for savings, says energy specialist Chris Brooks...
Abortions in cattle bring financial loss and emotional strain, but early action and strong herd management can make a difference
NSA Scotsheep visitors can look forward to a busy day, with farm tours and a jam-packed workshop, demonstration and competition schedule
Food and public health campaigner Dr Dolly van Tulleken on how abattoir loss is driving out small-scale meat production, and the resulting impact on food quality, biodiversity, animal welfare, supply chains and local economies