26 June 2014
Higher milk prices have boosted margins in the latest results reported by Kingshay in its new Dairy Costings Focus but the gap has widened between the best and worst herds in efficiency of milk production. The figures show many farms are missing o...
26 June 2014
Our latest newsletter includes articles on: The future’s bright, the future’s precise Dairy Manager update Kingshay’s salt trial for grazing Grass Value Project report 2011-2013 The race is on Robo-Milking: future fact or fant...
19 February 2014
Kingshay’s latest ‘Tried & Tested’ - Heat Detection Survey The Heat Detection Survey will evaluate heat detection methods and systems. The survey covers visual aids and electronic fertility management systems, the aim being to get as man...
19 February 2014
Dairy Costings Focus Report reveals differences in feed and health costs. Kingshay Dairy Manager costings show it’s not so much the dairy system chosen or where in the UK a farm is based, but how well the herd is managed when it comes to maximisin...
19 February 2014
Report Issued Many experts say that the UK starling population has fallen dramatically in the last 30 years. But if you are a dairy farmer in Somerset with tens of thousands of the birds on your farm every winter, you may think the experts are on an...
19 February 2014
Congratulations! Kingshay is recognised as informative and practical. Kingshay was awarded the RABDF Prince Philip Certificate of Merit for its exhibit focusing on cow comfort at the recent Livestock Show, with judges placing it as the second most ...
19 February 2014
Focusing on the importance of linking practice with science Kingshay Feature in RASE Journal This article in the RASE Journal focuses on the importance of farmer led research and how the industry can move forward competitively. The RAS...
19 February 2014
A quick way to select varieties for your farm! Our new on-line Maize Variety Selector is available to members, for a quick way to select varieties suitable for their farm. This on-line Maize Variety Selector calculator allows you to select your gro...
24 December 2013
December's newsletter looks at: Evaluating your farm’s performance of the last year and setting targets for 2014 A calf winter health check The new Forage Costs Report Our new Dairy Manager Farm Assurance report A member’s experience of ...
09 September 2013
September's Newsletter covers: Costings Focus highlights Recent mailings Cow comfort survey Grass Seed Dairy Manager monthly latest Present feed well for maximum intakes Calculating silage supplies Maize trials progress Sila...
09 June 2013
June's Newsletter covers: The uncomfortable truth about cow housing Recent mailings Cubicle modifications Maize progress report M2M - 38 degrees of separation with new cow cubicle Health manager Lameness chall...