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Reflections & New perspectives

Reflections & New perspectives

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...

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Regenerative Farming

Regenerative Farming

In recent years, the term Regenerative Farming has become more widespread in its use. This interest has not only been within the industry, but regenerative agriculture ha...

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Rethink Retirement Dairy Insight

Rethink Retirement Dairy Insight

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...

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Rethink Succession Dairy Insight

Rethink Succession Dairy Insight

This is the third in a three-part business review series which aims to challenge thinking, provide insights into “sailing your own ship,” plan for the future and deal...

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Safe Handling and Storage of Fertiliser

Safe Handling and Storage of Fertiliser

Good storage practices and vigilant record keeping are always important to ensure a safe workplace.  In addition, they will assure the quality of the purchased products ...

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SFI 2026 - What You Need to Know

SFI 2026 - What You Need to Know

This summary outlines the new Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for 2026, including the revised actions, payment rates, scheme simplifications, updated caps, and what t...

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Slurry Acidification

Slurry Acidification

The use of acidification or pH reduction systems to lower the pH of slurry is increasingly being talked about by Government as a means of hitting ammonia and methane redu...

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Slurry Storage Rules & Regulations Dairy Insight

Slurry Storage Rules & Regulations Dairy Insight

Fulfilling legal requirements for sufficient slurry storage could facilitate better use of farm nutrients, which could benefit both the environment, and your back pocket....

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Soil - Appreciating its full value

Soil - Appreciating its full value

Ecosystem services are benefits we derive from the natural environment. The value of these services to agriculture is enormous and underappreciated, or not known at all....

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Soil Improvement Farming Note

Soil Improvement Farming Note

Soil is arguably the most valuable natural resource on any farm and is often taken for granted. Linking progressive soil management to a livestock production system can a...

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Staff Appraisals Farming Note

Staff Appraisals Farming Note

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

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Standard Operating Procedures Dairy Insight

Standard Operating Procedures Dairy Insight

This Dairy Insight looks at how farm managers can use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or protocols as part of their management toolkit. When combined with regular te...

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