Author Archives: Caroline Calderwood

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 . […]

How data is bringing intel to UK dairy farms to improve  animal welfare, profitability, and sustainability

Predicta GUARDIAN from Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW) provides intelligent answers to your dairy data needs At Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW), our comprehensive dairy farm data, reports and modelling help farmers to make the best decisions for their farm. Our powerful tools give clarity to complex issues, so you can take your farm into new levels […]

Winning ways at Grosvenor Farms, by Mike Green

Grosvenor Farms was voted the overall winner of the Cream Awards 2023 held in London 7th September.  It was a night of particular celebration being the 10th annual Cream Awards to be held and the second time The John Beckett Memorial Cup – sponsored by Lely Atlantic – has been won by the Cheshire-based company. […]

CREAM AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED – British Dairying Award Winner Results Published

Our fabulous sponsors a BIG thank you . . . Lely Atlantic, HJ Lea Oakes, Trouw Nutrition, Willsbro Holsteins, Virbac, NFU, Wynnstay, Volac, Mole Valley Farmers, KW Feeds, Arla Foods, Kite Consulting and Real Success . . . A perfect night at the Cream Awards – Grosvenor House Hotel. All the winner photos and pics […]

UK – Applying granulated lime and sulphur to enhance second and third-cut silage

Silage season is here, and finding ways to maximise the quality of second and third cuts is very important for a lot of farmers. All high-quality crops start with good nutrient values found in the soil, and treating deficiencies with lime and sulphur could help drastically improve results. Recent data suggests that following a dramatic […]