Tillie Williams enourages businesses to see succession planning as an asset Fear and anger have been the overwhelming reaction to the Government’s IHT proposals. But is it now time to look at what can also be gained? British Dairying reports. The news of the incoming inheritance tax (IHT) changes has sent shockwaves across the agricultural […]
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Developing a resilient dairy enterprise
Slurry from the dairy cows is used to power a micro anaerobic digestor, which produces electricity and digestate In the quest to develop a more self-sufficient farming enterprise on the Somerset-based Dillington Estate, Farm Manager Ollie Blackburn and his team have embraced a range of new ideas, technologies and improved farming practices. British Dairying reports. […]
The family have changed the sand bedding and given the cows more space and light, with great results Sharing knowledge and ideas through the AHDB Strategic Dairy Farm programme has enabled one Yorkshire family dairy farm to improve cow space and comfort, leading to higher yields and reduced cases of mastitis. British Dairying finds out […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
When to use NSAIDs and antibiotics
Strategic use of NSAIDs at times like calving and for lameness yields a return of £1.66 for every £1 invested Farmers practising good animal husbandry want to do the right thing when it comes to treating their livestock, but there is often confusion between the use of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). British Dairying goes […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Taking confident strides to enhance your herd mobility
Through herd and farm improvements cow lameness has reduced to 9% Maintaining your herd’s mobility isn’t just about animal welfare – it directly impacts profitability and farm reputation. The AHDB’s Confident Strides campaign has helped one farmer to tackle one of the industry’s most persistent challenges – lameness. In Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, Hackett Farm stands out […]
(L-R) Sarah, Roger and Catherine Howells have undertaken a farm audit Blaengelli Farm in west Wales is one of 685 farm businesses who have taken part in an unprecedented environmental assessment, which aims to support farmers to measure and improve the sustainability and profitability of their farm. British Dairying reports. Roger and Catherine Howells, alongside […]
Animal Health: Welbeing, Hygiene, Disease Prevention, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Early pain management practice benefits health and productivity
Giving cows NSAIDs at calving can reduce lameness, says Will Gratwick Project FEET, a unique research project into the assessment of pain from lameness and associated treatment, has revealed significant health and productivity benefits from the results of early intervention with pain relief. British Dairying finds out more. Lameness affects around a third of the […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
How to tackle weeds for more productive grass and silage
High input prices are leading to tough decisions surrounding cost control on-farm, but it is important not to scale back your weed control strategy to the detriment of your grassland. British Dairying finds out how to tackle these weeds. Maximising homegrown forage is more important than ever, so it’s important not to ignore weed control […]
Substantial investments have been made in UK dairying, but farmers have extended credit and used up reserves Locked-in inflation and the opportunities for dairy farmers are two of the topics that Edward Lott at Kite Consulting considers as he looks towards to autumn/winter. Milk prices have been difficult across the autumn and winter for many […]
The 54-point rotary parlour can milk 200 cows/hour per labour unit, enabling Patrick to increase the herd size Highly commended in the Young Dairy Farmer of the Year category at the 2023 Cream Awards, Patrick Morris-Eyton has been busy safeguarding his dairy system for the future. British Dairying pays him a visit to find out […]