Technical

Compact feeding was one of the topics discussed at a series of farmer events organised by Kite Consulting looking at driving an extra 10% of milk production

Cumbrian dairy farmers Stephen and Mike Little have been growing maize in challenging conditions for more than 20 years with yields of over 60t/ha freshweight achieved

Expert highlights that establishing herbal and multi-species leys is fundamentally different from grassland reseeding

Good colostrum management and cleanliness of calf housing and equipment is key to managing cryptosporidiosis infections on-farm

Livestock barns of the future may well become government regulated to include some form of technology capable of reducing emissions

Turning cows out to grass gradually is key to prevent the risk of sub-acute acidosis and impacts on production

Cattle instincts and health and safety should be considered when purchasing or designing cattle handling systems

Growers urged to consider both resistance and treatments

Incorporating a molasses-based liquid feed can have a significant impact on diet presentation and performance in cereal-fed cattle

Advances in data collection technology, coupled with the use of biotechnology, have the potential to boost efficiency in the beef sector