Computerised calf feeding machines are an increasingly popular option for calf management. A number of advantages potentially make this a cost effective feeding method, t...

Smooth, slippery concrete can reduce cow mobility and oestrus activity and can potentially lead to lameness and injury. Concrete grooving is commonly used to improve cow...

Contract farming agreements can offer significant advantages over Farm Business Tenancies (FBT). They are relevant to both large specialist companies and smaller farms en...

Contract heifer rearing involves setting up an agreement with another farmer to rear your heifers rather than doing it yourself. This frees up time and capital, allows yo...

At an average cost of £220 per case and accounting for 11% of cows being culled, mastitis is a significant cost to the dairy industry and a major challenge to farm pr...

Copper deficiency is a common problem where dietary intake is insufficient to meet the cow's metabolic requirement or where mineral antagonists levels are in excess. Wher...

Copper is essential to animal health for a number of metabolic functions including growth, production and fertility. Copper levels in grass and forages are determined by ...

DEFRA has announced it has opened applications for Round 2 of the Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme. The scheme provides funding for farmers to improve the prod...

This is an update to previous Environmental Stewardship Farming Notes, highlighting Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant funding available now, with £20 million confirm...

In the light of the current situation with Coronavirus, what do you need to do to protect your family and working team? Have you considered what impact COVID-19 could hav...