Hot topics tackled at Dairy-Tech 2025

The event saw hundreds of exhibitors launch a range of new products, while visitors questioned key industry figures. Sarah Kidby reports.

Robotic milking system boosts production by 10%

Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Home Farm has installed a state-of-the-art DeLaval robotic milking system.

Momentum continues at Aberdeen-Angus sales with breed records smashed

A series of record-breaking Aberdeen-Angus cattle sales has reached new heights, with Netherton Eclipse Z036 setting a breed record for a bull of £65,600.

Strong trade for Limousin continues at Carlisle sale 

A top price of 25,000gns was achieved for bulls at the the 47th National Early Spring Sale of pedigree British Limousin cattle this month.

Better allocation of responsibilities is key to improving livestock mobility

Developing and empowering the wider farm team could be the foundation of improving mobility and foot health on many farms, according to Matt Dobbs, chair of the Stride Mobility Technical Board.

Welsh farmer reveals top biosecurity tips on protecting cattle from TB

A dairy farmer managing a chronic bovine TB breakdown has eliminated a major disease threat to his herd by no longer buying in cattle. 

Welsh herd retains same bloodline for 85 years 

The Williams family have been farming in South Wales since 1940, and credit keeping a closed herd with managing to keep the bloodline going without breaks.

Not taking first-cut silage earlier could be risking milk yield

Sticking to a traditional May cutting date for making first-cut grass silage could be putting winter milk yield at risk, a silage specialist is suggesting. 

Lower supply and rising demand predicted for British beef in 2025

UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025, while domestic beef consumption is forecast to grow by 1%, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Maximising calf health this spring

Experts shared their advice for optimising calf health through vaccination and housing space during a recent Teagasc webinar.

GALLERY: Dairy-Tech 2025 brings together 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors

Dairy-Tech 2025, an event aimed at all dairy farmers, with a focus on new products and innovations in the industry and technical learning, has gathered about 300 exhibitors and thousands of visitors.

New lameness manifesto launched for British dairy industry

An ambitious plan to stamp out cases of lameness on British dairy farms over the next 20 years has been published.

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