New parlour boosts yield by six litres per day at Salisbury farm
22nd April 2021
Having upgraded from jars to a direct line 16×16 Westfalia Surge parlour around 15 years ago, the setup at Lyburn Farm in Salisbury, although still functional, wasn’t able to provide detailed information or keep up with the growing herd. That’s when the farm’s Jono Smales decided it was time for a new parlour.
Mastitis prevention in modern dairy farming
22nd April 2021
As requirements for milk quality are constantly changing, Evans Vanodine offers its expert advice on developing a prevention programme for mastitis.
Advanced collar boosts pregnancy rates and health
22nd April 2021
Introducing the AfiCollar, which livestock farmers are praising for its accuracy, ease of use and training programme.
Keep cows cool this summer
22nd April 2021
Warmer temperatures in spring and summer can cause heat stress in cows – sooner than we think. A decline in fertility is often the first consequence, followed by a decline in production, and often before we notice any effects.
Generations of success for Kramp
22nd April 2021
Europe’s largest specialist in spare parts and accessories marks its 70th anniversary with a campaign to celebrate the multi-generational ‘Kramp experience’ for partners, suppliers and employees.
Livestock farmers face higher risk of injury, study suggests
21st April 2021
Agricultural injuries on farms are more likely to occur through interaction with animals than other operations, according to new research.
Quality in demand at CCM Skipton as part of the Spring youngstock sale
14th April 2021
Skipton Auction Mart’s latest Craven Dairy Auction (12th April) was the most successful of the year to date, with more buyers present for stock of all classes and ages.
The Dairy Group receives award to research a dairy industry blueprint on achieving Net Zero
14th April 2021
The Trehane Trust has awarded a £15,000 bursary to national dairy advisory company, The Dairy Group, to research and recommend a roadmap for UK dairy farmers to become net zero within the Government’s timeframe.
Brexit: What is the real cost to the meat industry?
9th April 2021
The British Meat Processors Association says dismissing trade disruption at the borders as short term ‘teething problems’ is no longer credible, as it publishes its Brexit Impact Report.
“Living the dream of farming full-time”
29th March 2021
Scottish farmer Janet McQuistin speaks to Farmers Guide about rural life, the power of social media in overcoming isolation, and how she finally achieved her dream of farming full-time, despite the opinions of a school guidance counsellor.
Redistribution of red meat levy agreed by three nations
28th March 2021
The redistribution of red meat levies to take account of cross-border livestock movements between England, Wales and Scotland has been agreed by all three nations, and will be implemented on 1st April 2021.
Third of dairy farmers consider quitting over labour shortages – survey
27th March 2021
Dairy farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff with some producers potentially being forced to leave the industry due to a lack of resource, a recent review has found.