DEFRA has announced it has opened applications for Round 3 of the Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme. The scheme provides funding for farmers to improve the prod...

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...

Lean management can be put into practice on dairy farms to improve net margins. A lean-qualified (ILM) consultant will coach on how to put management structures in place,...

Effective milking routines balance the conflict between maintaining udder health and maximising parlour throughput. Effective milking routines can increase milk yields, s...

Having more efficient water use and minimising waste will reduce the cost of milk production. On average, a dairy farm will use 5 litres of water for every litre of milk...

Employment Law addresses the red tape and legalities you need to be aware of as an employer.

Employing the right people is key to your business success. Dairy Manager Full Costs figures show that paid labour can be as high as 5.55 ppl. The labour interview is a c...

Labour should be thought of as an investment, not just a cost. At an average 5.7ppl (3.7ppl paid labour) (Kingshay Profit Manager), labour is the biggest overhead cost to...

No matter how comprehensive and well thought out your plans for the business, they are worthless without people - you, your employees and your family. People are your gre...

Retaining high quality staff is one of the biggest challenges on most farms. Circumstances where there are long hours and difficult working conditions can result in good ...