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Soils are arguably the most valuable resource on farm – but often taken for granted. Without healthy soils farming is neither profitable nor sustainable. Healthy soils ...
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Finance costs account for 0.6ppl or £43 per cow of total farm costs, according to results from herds using Kingshay Full Costs service (ranging from virtually nothing to...
![Spring Wholecrop - What are the Options? Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/spring-Wholecrop.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Barley or wheat? Undersow or not? Spring wholecrop can be a very useful alternative feed to maize and is very good as a break crop. There are a wide range of crops that ...
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Retaining and developing staff is a significant challenge on dairy farms, and with an increasing shortage of labour across all levels it’s more important than ever to g...
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This insight publication is one in a series of three worming publications: Understanding Anthelmintics and Youngstock Worms, that together provide a comprehensive guide f...
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Stray voltage on a dairy unit is a relatively common occurrence and can affect the profitability of the milking herd through increased herd stress and agitation. The effe...
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Employing the wrong person can be costly to a business, not only financially but to the team as a whole. Therefore, the interviewing process is incredibly important, but ...
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Successful succession is all about people - you and the people you want to take on your business. It is a lot less about tax. Sure, you want to ensure the business is pas...
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Making sure cows are moved onto the correct winter ration will not only ensure milk production and cow health is maintained, but that the farm’s grazing covers are clos...
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Navigating succession can be difficult and even more so if you do not have anyone to take over the business. When it comes to farmers without an immediate successor, few ...
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How much sugar is being delivered by your herd’s ration? Most UK winter diets are falling well below the target 6 to 8% sugar in the total diet dry matter, meaning ther...