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16 January 2026

Latest Member's Mailing

Dear Member,

In this first mailing of the year, we’re pleased to enclose two new publications:

The Role of Sodium in Dairy Cows, Forage and Soils – exploring how sodium influences cow health, intake, and forage quality.
Setting Up Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – a practical guide to helping you streamline routines and support staff training on your farm.

We know it continues to be a challenging time for many dairy businesses, especially with pressure on milk prices. It is during times like these that making the most of your Kingshay membership can really help. Whether that’s drawing on our library of practical publications, calling the team for telephone advice, or ensuring your costings are up to date and giving you clear visibility of your margins. All of this is included within your membership package.

A quick reminder too about the £50 Kingshay voucher sent out in mid‑December. Have you used yours yet? It can be redeemed against most Kingshay services, what will you choose to use it for?

If you can spare five minutes, we would love your feedback in our Tried & Tested survey on silage additives, whether you use them or not, your views matter! You can take part online via the link bit.ly/BDTTsilage or scan the QR code in the advert, or complete the printed survey enclosed in previous mailings. Don’t forget, a prepaid envelope was included, so please dig it out, we are saving costs and trees by not resending!

Best regards,

This Mailing Contains:

The Role of Sodium (Na) in Dairy Cows & Pasture

Healthy soils, healthy forage, healthy cows – and healthy profits. Sodium plays a vital role in this chain. It’s not just important for cow health and milk production; it also influences the dry matter intake of grass. Over time, applying sodium fertiliser is one of the most effective ways to raise soil sodium levels, which boosts forage sodium content and ensures a more consistent supply of this essential mineral in the diet. Taking a holistic approach to sodium management means better soil, better grass, and better-performing livestock.

In this Dairy Insight we explore the role of sodium for soil health, optimum grass intakes and livestock health.

Standard Operating Procedures

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 team meetings, effective training, and performance reviews, SOPs help farms hit their targets and keep workers motivated.