Heading into the winter with questionable forage stocks is always a concern – so how can you be sure you have sufficient feed to see your cows through to the spring? An...

Testing milk from cows that have undergone antibiotic treatment before reintroducing it to the tank is a belt-and-braces approach to help farmers avoid penalties from ant...

June Checklist This month’s checklist provides key details on: Another good forage season - Analysis of our Dairy Manager figures Details of how to apply for L...

A diet feeder needs to suit your system and perform well for many years.  With a wide range of manufacturers and models to choose from, it is a good idea to demo machine...

Producing more milk from forage does not have to be reserved for extensive, low-yielding herds – high-yielding systems can benefit too. Grass is the cheapest form of fe...

This month’s checklist includes: Spring season so far… Funding Farm Safety Bluetongue Wilting grass silage Forage crops Key dates Feed, fuel and mil...

Tracks play a key role in enabling early turnout and allowing effective use of grazing right through the season.  This Farming Note assesses the key practical aspects of...

This month’s checklist includes articles on: Nitrates Grass staggers Countryside Stewardship scheme Mobility scoring Key dates and feed, fuel and milk price...

The potential to improve fertiliser use efficiency by foliar application of nutrients has been researched for several years.  Reducing the length of the nutrient pathway...

This month’s checklist contains articles on: Johne’s Disease Welsh farm funding Hedgerows and boundaries grant BPS update Maize seed   These Checkl...