Dairy Farmer
Dairy
With the long-awaited launch of Government’s dairy contracts consultation, Hannah Binns explores industry’s aspirations for reforms and measures dairy processors would like to see to achieve a level playing field.
13 July 2020
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3 min read
Livestock
New research from the US suggests there are still a number of improvements to be made when it comes to colostrum management.
10 July 2020
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3 min read
Dairy
This month Ian Potter reflects on the deep anger felt among some producers following the devastating treatment in the Covid-19 shutdown and examines the ongoing damage it has done to long-term relationships.
03 July 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
How camera technology is allowing a block calving dairy farm to reduce labour costs in the calving period.
01 July 2020
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3 min read
Livestock
While there may be a guaranteed income to be had from leasing land for a solar use, it is a long-term commitment with serious tax implications. Iain McVicar, of Albert Goodman, tells us more.
30 June 2020
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3 min read
Livestock
This month, Roger Evans tells us about how lockdown has curtailed his over-the-hedge inspections of his neighbour’s activities, and how at home he is waging war on the profusion of docks and nettles.
17 June 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
Father and son Allan and Johnny McCamley prefer a traditional approach to cattle breeding by selecting proven sires for their 120-cow pedigree Downview Holstein herd at Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. Bruce Jobson reports.
14 June 2020
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6 min read
Livestock
We all want fresh calved cows to get off to a flying start, and now the latest research is showing the combination of calcium with rehydration supplements can be beneficial. Trouw Nutrition’s Isabelle England tells us more.
09 June 2020
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4 min read
