Dear Member,

I hope this finds you well and that you are managing to make the most of what has been a challenging but productive summer so far.

As we head into August, it is fair to say that many of us have experienced the benefits of some welcome sunshine, alongside the very real challenges that prolonged dry weather can bring. Whether you are monitoring grass growth, reviewing forage stocks, managing heat stress in the herd, or simply juggling the many demands that come with dairying at this time of year, it pays to stay one step ahead wherever possible.

In this update, we are pleased to share two useful publications designed to help support your decision-making over the coming weeks.

In your Mailing,

August Checklist

Firstly, our August Checklist is packed with practical reminders, seasonal management tips and the latest industry updates. This month's edition covers everything from fly control and calf management to monitoring water intakes during periods of heat stress, as well as key grant and compliance deadlines that may be relevant to your business.

Water Resilience Dairy Insight

Alongside this, we have included our latest Dairy Insight: Water Resilience. Following the dry conditions experienced across many parts of the UK, water security is becoming an increasingly important consideration on dairy farms. This Insight explores where water is used on dairy businesses, simple ways to improve efficiency, and practical options for building resilience through better management, storage and alternative water sources. Even small savings can make a significant difference over time, helping to protect both productivity and profitability.

As always, our aim is to provide practical, independent information that helps you navigate both the opportunities and challenges facing your business.

Please remember that we're here to support you, whether that's answering questions, helping you benchmark performance, or simply providing an independent sounding board when you need one.

We hope you find both publications useful and, as ever, we would love to hear your feedback and experiences from the farm.

All the best,

We are keen to hear from as many farmers as possible about the cow brushes you are using; what works well and what does not work quite so well. The results will be published to help farmers make informed decisions when investing in cow equipment, so your input is extremely valuable.

To help reduce paper use, we won’t be sending out printed copies of this survey as standard. However, if you would prefer us to send you a paper version, please contact the office and we will be happy to arrange one for you.

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