Dear Member,
As we turn the calendar into September, it feels as though we are entering one of the most important months of the dairy farming year. For many, the recent rain has brought a welcome splash of green back to fields that looked decidedly tired only a few weeks ago, but as we all know, recovery takes time. Grass growth, forage planning, cow performance and preparing for the months ahead are all firmly on the agenda as we make the most of what autumn has to offer. The evenings are drawing in, harvest activity is unusually mostly completed, and attention is increasingly turning towards building resilience for the winter ahead.
At times like these, good information and timely advice can make all the difference. That is why in this fortnight’s update we are pleased to share two useful publications that we hope will help support decision-making on farm.
September Checklist
Firstly, our latest September Checklist provides a timely round-up of the key issues, dates and opportunities for the month ahead, including drought recovery, grassland management, Bluetongue developments, grant scheme updates and important compliance deadlines. It is designed to help you keep on top of the many moving parts that come with managing a dairy business at this time of year.
Composting Farmyard Manure
Also in your mailing is the Composting Dairy Insight, which looks at how composting farmyard manure can help unlock more value from nutrients already available on the farm. With fertiliser costs and environmental considerations continuing to influence farm management decisions, the publication explores practical approaches to composting, potential benefits for soil health and nutrient efficiency, and important management considerations for those looking to make better use of organic resources.
As always, please remember that we are here to support you. Whether you need help interpreting results, discussing options for your farm, or simply want to talk through ideas, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are proud to work alongside dairy farmers through both the opportunities and challenges that each season brings, and we look forward to helping you make the most of the autumn ahead.
All the best,
Our NEW Kingshay Website is now LIVE!
We are delighted to announce that our brand-new Kingshay website is now live! www.kingshay.com has been redesigned to bring all your Kingshay services together in one place, making it easier than ever to access the information, tools and support you rely on from
us.
Alongside our member publications, reports, analysis services and products, our online learning platform has also had a new home. What was previously known as FarmIQ is now Kingshay Training, fully integrated into the new Kingshay website.
What does this mean for you?
The new website will provide:
– Easier access to all your Kingshay services
– A simpler and more modern user experience
– Kingshay Training integrated directly within the website
– One login across Kingshay services
– One Login for Everything
You can now use a single login to access:
– Kingshay website
– Dairy Manager website
– The Kingshay App
No more juggling multiple usernames and passwords!
How to login…
How you login to the website for the first time will depend on if you already have an active
Dairy Manager login:
If you already use Dairy Manager
Good news. Simply use your existing Dairy Manager login details when accessing the new Kingshay website.
– If you have forgotten your password: Visit www.kingshay.com
– Click ‘Log In’ on the top right hand of the screen
– Select Forgot Password
– Follow the instructions to be sent a verification code to your email
Please remember to check your junk or spam folder if the email doesn’t arrive within a couple of minutes.
If you do NOT have a Dairy Manager Account
The first time you use the new website, you will need to set up a password.
– Visit www.kingshay.com
– Click ‘Log In’ at the top right-hand corner
– Enter your email address – using the email address linked to your Kingshay Membership
– Click ‘Next’
– When prompted for a password, select ‘Forgot Password’
– Choose ‘Email code to’ to verify your identity
– An 8-digit verification code will be sent to your email address
Please remember to check your junk or spam folder if the email doesn’t arrive within a couple of minutes.
– Enter the code and create your new password
Please note: although the page says “Reset Password”, this is the correct process for your first login.
– Log in and start exploring the new website!
We are excited to share this new website with you and hope you will find it a valuable improvement. As always, if you need any help getting started, or if you would like to share feedback, we would love to hear from you.
Telephone: 01458 851555
Email: [email protected]
Invest in the future of your dairy business. The Dairy Management Academy is a unique programme designed for ambitious dairy professionals who want to build their confidence, knowledge and leadership skills while continuing to work on farm. Over 12 months, participants gain practical herd management expertise from leading industry experts, take part in on-farm workshops, network with like-minded dairy staff, and even benefit from an overseas study tour. Previous participants say the Academy gave them the confidence to make decisions, progress their careers and improve herd performance. If you have a team member with the potential to become a future herd manager, or if you’re looking to develop your own skills, we encourage you to take a look at the attached flyer and consider applying. It could be one of the best investments you make in the future success of your business. In your physical mailing, we have enclosed a flier for more information.
Finally, 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.
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