Runoff can pollute nearby rivers The health of the UK’s rivers has recently become a widespread public issue, with pollution – including from agriculture – in the spotlight. But there are simple, yet effective steps that farmers can take to reduce their impact, as British Dairying reports. It is an alarming fact that only 14% […]
Monthly Archives: September 2024
Parlour Tech: Robotics, Herringbone, Rotary, Milking Equipment and Support Systems, Selected Articles
From innovation to excellence
The cows are fed silage all year round which is monitored for consistency In 2013 British Dairying featured John Shropshire’s status as a world record breaker when Lely revealed that his single Astronaut was yielding 400 litres/day more than the average robot. Over a decade later we revisit the farm to hear about his progress […]
It’s been a busy month for the team at Bisterne Farms, with autumn calving in full flow, silage-making, straw baling, and a new baby to contend with. George Brown reports. New life abounds on the farm at the moment. The cows were officially due to start calving on August 12 and by August 20 we’d […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Cream Awards, Farm Stories: Farm Management, Selected Articles
British Dairying’s Cream Awards Success for 2024
Another fabulous night for the industry, September 5th at Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwickshire. Winners and runners up from 14 categories were celebrated plus two additional special awards including an Outstanding Contribution to Farming Award for Michael Oakes. And the WINNER of the 2024 Cream Award – winning the John Beckett Memorial Cup, is . […]