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Kingshay's Knowledgebase - Business

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

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

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....

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...

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...

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...
