Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Soya sustainability is a growing concern among retailers, with M&S and Waitrose already banning soya feed from their milk supply pools. As dairy farmers seek out alternatives that do not compromise cow health and performance, protected rapemeal could hold the key. Sarah Kidby reports.

When it comes to the design and build of grain stores, bespoke solutions are essential, but growers should not discount repurposing existing stores to meet requirements. Roger Fairs, of Tey Farm Systems, describes two recent projects on Essex farms.

Cargill’s Bianca Theeruth answers our questions and provides five targets for colostrum feeding.

A Welsh border collie has become the world’s most expensive sheepdog, smashing the previous record of £20,000.

Harper Adams research reveals feeding lower protein diets and forage legumes can reduce emissions and costs for dairy farmers.

MSD Animal Health has launched a suite of educational materials to help calf rearers and their advisers improve the management of costly scour problems.

In December 2020, the UK agreed a deal with the EU and new rules now apply for doing business with Europe. William Judge, senior manager, sales – Massey Ferguson, UK, Ireland & Middle East and a member of the Brexit management team within AGCO, discusses the changes affecting the agricultural industry, how AGCO has prepared for these changes, and advice for farmers who still need to take action.

After a number of public figures including Rihanna and Greta Thunberg, shared their support for farmers protesting ‘exploitative’ new laws in India, the government has issued a statement.

Ministers announce plans for a fairer dairy supply chain, after landmark 12-week consultation.

Milking-related technology should be installed and maintained by a Parlour Safe technician to avoid disruption, the Milking Equipment Association says.

Over a third of samples collected from collection or feeding equipment were over the threshold for high bacterial levels and represent a significant risk to the health of calves.

Tightening global supplies of soya and grain coupled with large purchases by China has driven soya prices up to a margin-compromising point. And there is every chance the peak prices are set to continue for the remainder of the winter feeding season and even beyond, according to Alltech.