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Dairy-Tech

We are proud to sponsor Dairy-Tech 2025!

Kingshay are thrilled to be sponsoring the Down to Earth Hub - a new speaker area focused on sustainability. The hub focuses on concepts that can be implemented on farm to ensure future industry legislation is met when it comes to reducing carbon footprint. The hub will house four sessions; carbon, soil, biology, and plants, all of which will present as dynamic panel sessions.

Kingshay advisers will be speaking on the Hub (see below), providing exposure to a whole range of ideas, concepts and new thinking aimed at maximising business efficiency and productivity through to nutrient management planning and dairy herd data.

We want to help bring clarity to your farming business! Come and learn more and catch up with our speakers. We will be located in Hall 3, stand P120 (opposite the Down to Earth Hub). Click Here to view us on the map.


About our Speakers

Kingshay's Technical Knowledge Exchange Manager, Sarah Bolt.

With nearly three decades of experience in the agricultural industry, Sarah combines academic rigor with a practical drive for innovation. Her career spans technical sales, advisory roles, and knowledge exchange initiatives. Passionate about improving farm practices, at Kingshay, Sarah leads on knowledge transfer, writing technical publications and guiding members through sometimes complex technical queries.

Subject: Slurry Additives: Money well spent or an expensive fad?

Time: 15:00PM

Location: The Innovation Hub (See Map)


 

Senior Farm Services Manager, Kathryn Rowland.

Kathryn manages the Dairy Manager costings service, a key part of her role includes analysing key performance data and writing technical articles. Kathryn co-ordinates the publication of Kingshay's Dairy Costings Focus Report and Dairy Antimicrobial Focus Report, both published annually. She also runs the Profit Manager service, facilitating business management training workshops and farm discussion group meetings where all costs of production are discussed in detail and benchmarked against a range of different production systems.

Kathryn joined Kingshay in 2002 after studying a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture at Seale Hayne, University of Plymouth.

Areas of Expertise

  • Farm budgeting and planning
  • Staff management and motivation
  • Project management and statistical analysis
  • Analysis of key industry trends for publication
  • Benchmarking & comparing data between herds with similar production systems
  • Discussion group facilitation on production costs

Subject:  "Utilising Data to Achieve your Sustainability Goals

Time: TBC

Location: The Down to Earth Hub Panel (See Map)


 

Kingshay's Development Director, Richard Simpson.

Richard leads the Kingshay team who are developing and delivering solutions to farmers and the industry across the UK and Europe. Working with farmers, advisers and industry partners, Richard’s passion is being able to bring data to life through innovative solutions, monitoring herd performance, generating data insights and supporting the implementation of effective emission reduction strategies.

Richard is a past President of the British Grassland Society and the UK advisory representative within European Dairy Farmers.

Subject: How can our systems be different but work the same?

Chair - Richard Simpson

Panellists: David Craven and Tim Downes

Time: 11:00AM

Location: The Down to Earth Hub Panel (See Map)

 

We look forward to seeing you at the show!


Who are Kingshay?

Kingshay are a team of agricultural specialists, based on a working farm in Somerset. We're very much about providing evidence-based solutions for farmers, with much of our work based on our own research. We are centred around dairy farmers and dairy companies across the UK, however we are increasingly working with other livestock, including beef and sheep farmers, developing solutions and aiming to support farmers and their advisors. Read more here

Kingshay offer a wide range of services and products to help bring clarity to farming businesses.

Dairy Costings

Dairy Manager is the most well known of Kingshay’s services. The service has been running for over 25 years and has grown to become one of the UK's leading costings services. It enables dairy producers to see where they are now and benchmark against others on similar production systems.

Data Services

Kingshay help provide robust data services to support better decisions, for the farm and the business. Kingshay work with both vet practices and industry experts including milk processors and feed companies. We have developed bespoke digital tools including websites and apps that provide both data collection and efficient reporting. We have the expertise to blend together bespoke digital solutions with the unique understanding of the needs of the end user. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Publications

Kingshay is a membership organisation, with members gaining access to our knowledge base of over 300 publications. Our Dairy Insight publications cover all aspects of the dairy business, taking advice from around the world to achieve practical solutions. They provide farmers, large animal vets, farm consultants and other interested parties, with the most up-to-date information.

Consultancy

Kingshay have been providing farmers with practical, un-biased information since 1991. For over 30 years we have been developing and building a network of consultants, each with their own unique skills set. We cover areas including livestock nutrition, sustainability, soil health, grant applications, mobility & lameness, fertility, mastitis, TB biosecurity and youngstock management. At Kingshay, we believe consultancy is more than just giving advice, we build relationships with farmers around the UK and provide bespoke solutions for individual needs.

Products & Analysis

Having completed our own tests and trials, here at Kingshay, we have developed a profound understanding of the importance of soil health and good quality forage to farmers. That is why we supply a range of analysis packs, working with proven and trustworthy analysis labs across the county. We supply the most accurate analysis results, to comply with farming regulations.

Online Learning Platform

Kingshay believe that continually developing skills and knowledge is crucial for farmers, but different circumstance demand different approaches. FarmIQ is the agricultural training provider that marries industry leading expertise with a convenient, user-led format. Whether you farm big or small, there are courses to suit all needs and abilities, fuelling agricultural ambitions.

PUT OUR INDEPENDENT INFORMATION, SERVICES AND ADVICE TO WORK WITH YOUR FARMING BUSINESS TO BUILD A HEALTHIER, MORE PROFITABLE FUTURE.