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Milking Frequency Dairy Insight

Milking Frequency Dairy Insight

Increased milking frequency, whether through a parlour or robots, is often considered as a means of maximising herd genetic potential and income. However, before making a...

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October Checklist 2024

October Checklist 2024

A round up of topical farming issues for the month of October

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Ration Presentation and Structure Dairy Insight

Ration Presentation and Structure Dairy Insight

The importance of formulating a well-balanced, appropriate ration for cows is well known. Once this is done, we must next focus on how we present this ration to the cow. ...

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Beyond pH: The Role of Base Saturation in Soil Health Cation Exchange

Beyond pH: The Role of Base Saturation in Soil Health Cation Exchange

Soil chemistry plays a critical role in soil health by influencing nutrient availability, pH balance, and the overall environment for micro-organisms, which are essential...

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Genomics Dairy Insight

Genomics Dairy Insight

Over the last decade the UK dairy industry has seen a phase shift, with a growing contingent of commercial farmers recognising the role of genomics in driving rapid genet...

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September Checklist 2024

September Checklist 2024

A round up of topical farming issues for the month of September

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Contract Heifer Rearing Dairy Insight

Contract Heifer Rearing Dairy Insight

Opting to have heifers reared on contract by a third party could be an attractive option for those farmers with limited labour, time, interest or facilities. On units whe...

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Boost Your Soil's Power: Understanding Cation Exchange Capacity Dairy Insight

Boost Your Soil's Power: Understanding Cation Exchange Capacity Dairy Insight

Soil is the most valuable resource on your farm. However, it’s often overlooked and underappreciated. By taking the time to better understand your soil, you can adjust ...

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Sourcing Borrowing Dairy Insight

Sourcing Borrowing Dairy Insight

Ongoing investment is essential for any sustainable dairy business, but dramatic changes to borrowing rates and lender attitudes means careful research and planning is es...

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August Checklist

August Checklist

This month’s checklist covers: Heat Stress Managing Grass this August Take Advantage of Grant Opportunities While You Can OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook fo...

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Achieving Milk From Forage Part 3: Grazing Management and Infrastructure Dairy Insight

Achieving Milk From Forage Part 3: Grazing Management and Infrastructure Dairy Insight

This is the third publication in our ‘Achieving Milk from Forage Series’. It is designed in a workbook format, so that it can be used as a quick guide to highlight an...

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July Checklist

July Checklist

Decisions for 2nd Cut Don’t leave it until the last minute… Are we in for a Long Hot Summer? Techno Grazing Monitoring Heifer Growth Rates Farm Foc...

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