Dairy management

As producers look ahead and prepare for the 2025 maize-growing season we share some timely advice on varietal choice and seedbed...

Share milking partnerships take wannabe producers a step closer to owning and running their own herd. We find out more about how it works...

Applying biodynamic farming principles to herd and unit management is bringing myriad benefits to one Nuffield Scholar’s dairy business....

Containerised anaerobic digestion plants offer an affordable option for producers looking to generate biogas from herd waste and cut...

Milking is a well-oiled operation for one large Devon-based herd, since the installation of a new rotary parlour. Cow flow has improved,...

Sowing grass immediately after maize has helped one West Sussex-based producer to increase overall forage output, as well as make...

Reducing total nitrogen inputs on grassland, by as much as 15%, without impacting returns is possible. And producers can reduce emissions...

Investing in milking robots, and other labour-saving automated tech, has helped one family-run unit improve milk yields and cow health....

Hiring staff can be a headache for dairy managers and producers. So what is the best approach to find and recruit the best employees, and...

Mitigating high-dry matter in maize forage has been key to improving margins for one Derbyshire-based herd. Using an inoculant offers...