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”
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Use tax relief to boost farm productivity by £100m, urges CAAV
Adopting an Irish model of Income Tax relief in the UK could boost farmland lettings and increase agricultural productivity by over £100m. Continue reading “Use tax relief to boost farm productivity by £100m, urges CAAV”
Celebrated cheese producer wins Dairy Industry Award
A respected dairy farmer and cheese maker was honoured at the Dairy Show this week, earning the prestigious Dairy Industry Award. Continue reading “Celebrated cheese producer wins Dairy Industry Award”
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”
Five tips for success with renewable energy
Investing in renewable energy schemes can be fraught with pitfalls. But the benefits, if you get it right, are considerable. Hugh Taylor from independent energy consultancy Roadnight Taylor offers five top tips for success. Continue reading “Five tips for success with renewable energy”
Stress-free precision with new Vantage manager
Precision farming can make a difficult job far quicker and less stressful – and the latest addition to the Vantage support team can certainly testify to that. Continue reading “Stress-free precision with new Vantage manager”
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”
Data-driven decisions with new Vantage manager
Data-driven decisions can improve farm efficiencies significantly, and a new team member at Vantage England and Wales is set to show farmers the full benefits of precision technology. Continue reading “Data-driven decisions with new Vantage manager”
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”