There are very few truly ‘closed’ herds in the UK, as farmers purchase stock for various reasons including replacements for culls, expanding the herd size, sweeper bu...

To achieve high levels of milk from forage, grass quality and good ley management are vital. There can be a large variation in the performance of paddocks. Accurate measu...

This month’s checklist covers: Planning Worm Control in Youngstock Benefits of Booking your Contractor Early Be Prepared for Maize Drilling Handling and Use o...

Slurries and farm yard manures represent a hugely valuable and often under- utilised resource on many dairy farms. Understanding their nutrient values could help reduce r...

This publication covers grants currently available to farmers in England and is the first of the new Business Insight publications. The RDPE Small Grant Scheme aims to...

What is the most cost-effective dairy system? With Brexit just around the corner, and global dairy markets remaining volatile, farmers are going to have to manage ris...

This month’s checklist covers:  When did you last Check your Soils? New Farming Rules for Water – April 2018 Spring Grazing – making the most of spring gra...

The updated Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), should provide farmers with an easier to understand resource to better plan their use of manures and fertilisers this seaso...

The typical method for preventing new infections and treatment of intra-mammary infections during the dry period has historically been the blanket use of Dry Cow Therapy....

This month’s checklist covers: New Year, new start…. – what are you going to do differently this year? Grants currently available Forage planning, Nutrient ...