29 May 2020
At Kingshay... With the recent hot dry weather, grass growth at the SWDDC has slowed right down, supplementary feeding has been increased for selected members of the herd. Like some of you, we are now avidly watching the weather forecast for the nex...
14 May 2020
Herds using Kingshay’s dairy costing service show only a slight 1% decrease in average milk prices for March 2020 compared to March 2019 (28.53ppl compared to 28.72ppl last year). This was before the impact of Coranavirus on markets fully kicked in...
30 March 2020
Kingshay Spring Newsletter - We have a new look for this season! Extraordinary Times SWDDC Update Dairy Manager Update EDF-UK Spring Meeting “In my field” with Sarah Lea Download your copy here
07 February 2020
Get Involved – Your Help is Needed…… Dairy Farming Survey; the people challenge The UK dairy industry faces a number of long-term challenges, with the availability and retention of labour ranking highly for many individual farm businesses. ...
23 December 2019
With all the Kingshay news and views, this month's newsletter includes: South West Dairy Development Centre Update “In my field” with Brian Leggat Dairy Manager Update EDF Autumn Meeting Kingshay Staff Updates Download yo...
27 September 2019
October newsletter The Large get Larger “In my Field” with Graeme Smith SWDDC Update Dairy Manager Update Download your copy here
15 July 2019
Large herds growing rapidly, reveals Kingshay report Large dairy herds are growing rapidly, both in terms of size and productivity, according to the annual Dairy Costings Report from Kingshay. Based on actual figures from almost 2,000 herds wit...
29 March 2019
April newsletter Are you ready for the new financial year? South West Dairy Development Centre – update Milk Predictions Program Dairy Manager – review of winter yields EDF-UK Meeting in Yorkshire Somerset Women in Dairy “In m...
02 October 2018
Kingshay and Agri-EPI have today, 2nd October 2018 launched its state-of-the-art South West Dairy Development Centre in Somerset, which aims to offer a fresh vision for sustainable UK milk production. The £1.36 million, 180-cow dairy unit p...
28 September 2018
With all the Kingshay news and views, this month's newsletter includes: What does the future hold? Fertility Focus South West Dairy Development Centre - Farmer Open Day, 3rd October 2018 Show Season Welcome to our two newest associate...
09 August 2018
Simon Smith has recently joined our team of associate consultants, specialising in nutrition, business planning, staff management, financial budgeting and scenario modelling. To contact Simon Smith call 07711 491652 or email simon@smithfarmconsult...
13 July 2018
Not feeling listened to or respected are one of the main reasons staff leave farm businesses. With Brexit looming, sourcing staff is only going to become harder, which places greater emphasis on retaining people and building your reputation as a good...