Knowledgebase
Kingshay's Knowledgebase - Business Management

Business planning and succession planning are often seen as two separate topics, but fusing them together is a must if farming families want to safeguard their businessâ...

Volatile feed markets and increasing pressure on margins mean that the role of the farm nutritionist in creating a well-balanced ration to meet specific farm requirements...

With milk prices finally increasing and quota less of a restriction, now could be the time to look at ways to increase litres soil and maximise returns. Balanced against ...

What do management guru, Peter Drucker and Kingshay have in common? The answer is, âIf you can't measure it, you can't manage it.â - coined by the renowned expert and...

Labour is often one of the biggest sources of complaint on dairy farms. However, having a motivated team that works hard to achieve high levels of business performance ul...

Having a well-defined vision and focus can provide a roadmap for business success, enhance decision-making, and foster resilience in the face of challenges. Involving the...

Promoting milk to the public is something that both industry organisations and individual farmers can â and many say, should â be doing. This insight publication look...

It can be all too easy to get dragged down by the negativity surrounding political changes, tight margins and consumer demands, but there are still so many things to be p...

Data shows the proportion of cows being âselectedâ to leave the herd is increasing, compared to âforcedâ leavers, highlighting improvements in health and fertilit...

Begin the Year How you Want to Continue! - We all have good intentions to change what we do but setting a new pattern of behaviour can be a challenge. Once established, h...

Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) from April 2026 have brought succession planning to the fore, underlining the importance of open family discussions and retirement planni...

Retaining and developing staff is a significant challenge on dairy farms, and with an increasing shortage of labour across all levels itâs more important than ever to g...