Lientjie Colahan says trials have shown some inoculants boost milk yields The use of a crop and condition-specific inoculant on grass silage could help farmers get more milk in the tank – according to new trial results. British Dairying finds out more. Dairy farmers who use the right inoculant on their silage could increase milk […]
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The Middle East is becoming an important cheese export market Everything was looking up, with dairy markets rising faster than had been expected. And then came the war. Another war. At the time of writing the omens do not look good for the long term, with the crisis escalating rather than diminishing. In the short […]
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A guide to making the best use of dwindling forage stocks
Well-balanced rations help stretch forage supplies and support intakes Developing plans to make the best use of available feedstocks through to turnout will be crucial in the coming weeks. Now is the time to plan for the remainder of the winter. If you are farming in an area of the country with sufficient forage stocks, […]
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Plan ahead for silage 2026
Planning next season’s silage starts now, says Anna Dinsdale Effective planning ahead of the 2026 silage season will help reduce waste and boost returns. So what do farmers need to consider? British Dairying finds out. When do you start thinking about next season’s silage? Many farmers and nutritionists are currently assessing how this year’s growing […]
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Simplicity at the heart of medal-winner’s approach to herd management
Vet Chris Mangham “Simplicity really is at the heart of everything we do, from managing cow health to what we feed them and from breeding decisions to grazing management,” says Jamie Pottow from East Farm, Knook near Warminster. But don’t let this fool you; the 350-strong milking cow herd – Eastknook prefix – is milked […]
Will Holmes is striving to become an employer of choice From multi-site dairies to new expansion in Wales, Will Holmes is building a farming business designed to endure change and to grow through it. Danusia Osiowy reports. For Dorset farmer Will Holmes, becoming resilient is not just surviving the tough years but creating a business […]
Steffen returned to Cwrt Malle Farm in 2023 after working for Alta Genetics One farming family have jumped from a first-generation smallholding with four cows to a multi-site business comprising 2,105ha. Olivia Cooper reflects on their progress after a presentation at the Kite / British Dairying Professional Dairy Operators’ conference. The rise and rise of […]
November milk prices falling through the floor Retail aligned liquid contracts saw mixed movements in November. Muller Co-op Dairy Group made a positive price announcement of 0.84ppl after holding steady for the last three months. Tesco announced a price cut of 0.11ppl, though there was no change in price for the previous month. M&S held […]
Tri-Cross Dairy was built eight years ago on a 32-ha greenfield site in South Dakota. British Dairying took a tour of the state-of-the-art 5,200-cow unit. Established by Californian dairymen Tom Koolhaas and his brother-in-law Wes Bylsma, Tri-Cross Dairy was born out of the challenges facing the dairy industry in California, where expansion is near-impossible. Lured […]
The Fera team collect the award for ‘Best New Product’ at UK Dairy Day Stress in animals is hugely damaging, affecting their immune system, growth and milk production. But a maternal pheromone is proven to dramatically reduce stress at any age, potentially transforming animal health and welfare. Olivia Cooper reports. We always talk about the […]