Dairy management

Initiative offers a foot on the dairying ladder (Oct 24)

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

Study prompted return to ancient practices (Sept 24)

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

Recycling waste cuts costs and emissions (July/Aug 24)

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

Low noise, less stress and no mess (July/Aug 24)

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

Productivity gains from short-term leys (July/Aug 24)

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

Less is more with prescription fertiliser (May 24)

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

Automated route supports cows and staff (May 24)

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

Top tips for recruiting and retaining staff (April 24)

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...

Unlocking forage potential pays dividends (March 24)

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

Making silage in a changing climate (Feb 24)

Successful dairying in a changing in climate requires agility, flexibility, and building more resilience into the silage-making systems....