Dairy farming champion picks up FUW/HSBC award
On behalf of the judges, Welsh Dairy Show chairman Lynn Davies said it had been an extremely difficult task to choose the winner as the nominations submitted were of an extremely high standard with several worthy of the award. Together with the other judges, FUW Carmarthen county chairman Catherine Nakielny and HSBC agricultural manager Sarah […]
AFMP recognises its cream of the crop
To win the award, AFMP members had to give examples of business progression, breeding and forage management as well as demonstrate how their farm was protecting the natural environment. In the past five years, Adam has boosted cow numbers from 140 to 240 and built a free stall barn, which alongside the new milking parlour has dramatically improved […]
Free dairy workshops for West Midlands farmers
The ‘Improving dairy farm efficiency: herd health planning and business management’ events are being held across the region, with the next scheduled to take place at Worcester Rugby Club on Wednesday, October 30. Following that, sessions will take place at the Bank House Hotel in Uttoxeter on November 13 and on the university’s campus in […]
NFU calls on EU to deliver for dairy farmers’ future
NFU dairy board chairman Mansel Raymond made his comments in Brussels today (Tuesday) at a high level dairy conference attended by over 400 stakeholders representing EU institutions, industry, research and national governments. Dairy farmer Mr Raymond, also chairman of the EU farmers’ organisation Copa-Cogeca dairy working group, focused on several key areas where European policy […]
Billy Keane re-elected Dairy UK Chairman
In his Chairman’s Address to the Dairy UK AGM, Mr Keane said that it would be wrong to underestimate the enormous impact of the Voluntary Code on the industry and, although it was not without its challenges, these would be worked through and resolved. The Voluntary Code, he said, had been the catalyst for the […]
Solley’s Farms to star in BBC tv series
It was a case of ‘Lights, Camera, ACTION!’ at Solley’s Farms in Deal last week, as the family-run dairy opened their doors to a camera crew from the BBC, giving a special insight into the process of making real Kentish dairy ice cream. The crew was filming for the latest series of ‘Word on the […]
Brothers in farms
Chris, a former agricultural banker, and Graham, a qualified vet, the Shepherd Brothers have a wealth of knowledge between them and with this industry experience have recently been appointed GEA Farm Technologies authorised dealer operating in Lancashire, South Cumbria, Isle of Man and the Craven & Keighley districts of Yorkshire. Joining Chris and Graham are […]
Is extra calcium at pre-calving going against the grain?
Two pedigree Holstein herds suffering crippling milk fever and retained foetal membranes have seen a complete transformation in results when a new concept in dry cow nutrition was introduced via pre-calver feed on their units. Mac Dunlop, who farms an 8,300 litre, autumn calving herd near Larne in Northern Ireland, suffered terrible problems with milk […]
Review of Voluntary Code would draw out whether it could be improved
The Voluntary Code of Practice on Producer Contracts is a success and a stakeholder review would draw out whether or not it can be improved. This is the view of Dairy UK Director General Jim Begg twelve months on from the historic Heads of Agreement achieved at the Royal Welsh Show in 2012. “The Voluntary […]
