Kingshay Dairy Insight Publications

Stay one step ahead with Kingshay’s trusted Insight publications. Practical, expert-led briefings designed for modern dairy farming businesses. Produced since 1991, our concise, easy-to-digest updates deliver the knowledge you need to improve performance, strengthen your business, and support your whole farm team.

Our Insight publications cover all key areas of dairy farming, bringing together technical, research and business information, into clear, actionable advice you can use on farm. Alongside this, our monthly checklist provides timely reminders of essential tasks and highlights important policy changes, helping you stay organised and in control throughout the year.

Written and regularly updated by our specialists, each publication delivers clear, relevant advice in a simple format – ideal for farmers, family members, staff, vets and consultants alike.

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    August Checklist 2026

    Fly control, calf feeding buckets, water troughs and heat stress in the August 2026 checklist.

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    July Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: Grass Growth & Winter Forage Planning, Key Dates, Heatwaves: Measure, Monitor, Act!, Farm Focus. Autumn Calving, Milk and Feed & Fuel Prices

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    June Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: Heatwaves: Build Resilience Now to Protect Your Business, Grassland Management Priorities, Thinking of Overseeding this Autumn?, Farm Focus, Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices, Make Summer Work for You, Not Against You and Capital Grants 2026

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    May Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: After First Cut: 3 Key Actions Keeping Control of Weeds in Maize Sodium Recommendations Farm Focus Managing Grass Growth and Surplus in Fast?Growing Swards Water Supply at Grass: Don't Let It Limit Performance Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices These Checklists are only available to members.

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    April Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: Steps to Better Cost Control, Maize Seedbed Preparation, Grazing Management, Farm Focus, SFI Annual Declaration Submission Dates, Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices and Prepare Now for The Capital Grants Scheme 2026

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    March Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: Grants Update for England, Wales & Scotland Maximising Fertiliser Efficiency Using Genetics to Reduce Lameness on Farm Farm Focus SFI Annual Declaration Submission Dates See your Pasture Differently with Dung Beetles Timely Tips Employment Law & Payroll Changes Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices These Checklists are only available to members.

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    February Checklist 2026

    This months Checklist covers: The New Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Offer Precision Feeding and Reducing Methane Emissions Why Rainwater Harvesting Still Matters Farm Focus The Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 Updates SFI Annual Declaration Submission Dates Trees & Woodland Lungworm Vaccinations Early Nitrogen Applications Milk, Feed & Fuel Prices These Checklists are only […]

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    January Checklist 2026

    This month's checklist covers: Are You Carrying Passengers? – Why now is the time to cull non-performing cows The Benefits of Trees on Farms Keep your Farm Data Safe – simple steps for peace of mind The Big Farmland Bird Count Grants Update Farm Focus Key Dates & Milk Price Trends These Checklists are only […]

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    December Checklist 2025

    This months Checklist covers practical topics including: Choosing the right calf milk replacer Why integrating clover is essential for profitable, sustainable dairying SSP updates Why lighting matters on farm Check your stocks before Christmas! Checklists are only available to members.

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    November Checklist 2025

    This months Checklist covers: November is a significant month on farm, as we head into the short winter days, our latest checklist is here to help you stay ahead. From monitoring cow comfort and keeping your team motivated, to making informed feed decisions and unlocking the full value of your soil, this month's topics are […]

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    October Checklist 2025

    This months Checklist covers: Making the Most of Your Forage Stocks, Grants Update, Preventing Pneumonia This Autumn: Practical Steps for Healthy Calves, Efficient Diets Are Key to Profitability, Bluetongue Update, Key Dates & Milk Price Trends and the Farm Focus

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    September Checklist 2025

    This months Checklist covers: Maize Silage Harvest Thinking About Diverse Species Swards? Milking to Maximise Welfare for Both Cows and Staff Have You Been on a Dung Beetle Safari on Your Farm? SFI Annual Declaration End to Free Waste Exemptions Don't Guess, Soil Test! Checklists are only available to members.

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