dairy

Cumbrian dairy farmer Thomas Moscrop heads to this year's Dairy Show with an eye for dairy character and strong feet and legs – qualities he also breeds for at home

The disease belongs to the same group of viruses as Schmallenberg virus and mainly affects cattle

Livestock specialist Katie Fallon talks of increasing feed costs

With milk prices permanently under pressure, every little counts when it comes to maximising yields, and this essential trace mineral could make all the difference

The consultation is open until November 3 2026

Maize forms an important part of many dairy diets therefore management is key to maximise feed value and boost winter forage

Moving away from the urban fringe has allowed one Cumbrian family to combine grazing with robotics on a greenfield dairy unit

Cumbrian dairy farmer and Farmers Guardian In Your Field writer, James Robinson, provides an update on the bovine TB situation on his farm and his growing frustration at not being able to identify the root cause

Livestock specialist, Katie Fallon, discusses the joy of grass growth but the challenge of the changing seasons