Investing in new equipment can hone-in on efficiencies, cut operating costs and increase production, and though it’s not always a simple choice, expert advice can shed vital light on the best options. Continue reading “Investment for efficiency at the Midlands Machinery Show”
Category: Livestock
Agri-tech helps dairy farmers embrace the future
Dairy farmers were in high spirits at the Dairy Show on Wednesday, with more than 6,000 visitors turning out to exhibit their cattle and discover the latest technology to improve efficiencies in the years ahead. Continue reading “Agri-tech helps dairy farmers embrace the future”
Counting the days until the Dairy Show
It’s less than a week until the South West’s largest farming event – so what can visitors expect from their visit to the Dairy Show on 2 October? Continue reading “Counting the days until the Dairy Show”
Focus on livestock housing at the Dairy Show
Housing is a key aspect of most livestock farms – and both its design and internal features can be the making or breaking of welfare and productivity.
This year’s Dairy Show (2 October) will feature a huge range of the latest research and technology on offer, helping all producers – whether dairy or beef – to make the most of their existing or new buildings. Continue reading “Focus on livestock housing at the Dairy Show”
Ragley Estate gearing up for Grassland & Muck 2020
Plans for Grassland & Muck 2020 are rapidly falling into place, with the new Ragley site being drilled with a mix of silage and grazing leys ready for the event on 20-21 May. Continue reading “Ragley Estate gearing up for Grassland & Muck 2020”
Best of the UK’s dairy cattle compete for top honours
Top class cattle from around the country will be competing at this year’s Dairy Show, and the job of deciding which is the cream of the crop involves some world class judges. Continue reading “Best of the UK’s dairy cattle compete for top honours”
Holistic approach needed to tackle Mycoplasma bovis
Mycoplasma bovis is becoming endemic in the UK’s beef and dairy herds, and farmers must do more to tackle it. Continue reading “Holistic approach needed to tackle Mycoplasma bovis”
Dairy vets compete for top award
A selection of promising young vets will be battling it out for the prestigious title of Dairy Industry Vet of the Future at this year’s Dairy Show, having been shortlisted out of the brightest and best of the industry. Continue reading “Dairy vets compete for top award”
Take steps to eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis
Mycoplasma Bovis is a significant drain on beef and dairy farms, and it’s vital that the industry takes steps to eradicate it. Continue reading “Take steps to eradicate Mycoplasma Bovis”
Large herds growing rapidly, reveals Kingshay report
Large dairy herds are growing rapidly, both in terms of size and productivity, according to the annual Dairy Costings Report from Kingshay. Continue reading “Large herds growing rapidly, reveals Kingshay report”