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![Using Wind & Solar Energy Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/Windmill-(2).jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Whilst using energy efficiently is clearly important, farmers are in a good position to reduce their electricity cost by making use of alternative energy sources. Wind p...
![Sexed Semen Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/sexed-semen.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Sexed semen is becoming an increasingly attractive option for farmers as technologies and success rates have improved, as well as higher replacement costs putting heifer ...
![Understanding Your Parlour Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/understanding-your-parlour.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
A poorly functioning parlour will damage teats, increase the risk of mastitis and slow milking time. Understanding your parlour is critical to optimise milking and cow...
![Organic Weed Control Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/organic-weed-control.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
A 15% dock infestation in a good quality sward will typically result in £80/acre of lost milk per year on an organic farm and £120 on a non-organic system. Without acce...
![Rearing Heifers Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/rearing-heifers.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Heifers are the future of your herd and time spent ensuring they reach targets effectively and efficiently will pay dividends when they enter the herd. A typical 150 cow ...
![Essential Farm Signs Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/cattle-grid-sign.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Properly signed dangers can minimise the risk of accidents, as well as the risk of litigation if things go wrong. The number of fatal accidents in agriculture remains one...
![Sodium for Grassland Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/Cows-Grazing-160805.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
The majority of UK grassland contains low levels of sodium, a mineral essential for good grass intakes and cow health. Do you have swards that look great but are poorly g...
![Cow Signals Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/hock.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
In your herd, are there a high proportion of cows with rubbed necks or briskets? Are cows tail twitching despite there being no flies? Cow signals and behaviour can be...
![Improving Soil Structure for Maize Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/Soil-Profile.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Soil compaction is a major concern for this year's maize drilling campaign. We're all familiar with stunted maize around compacted gateways, but the past two wet seasons ...
![Ration Presentation Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/ration-presentation.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Good ration presentation can significantly improve feed intakes, rumen health, and consequently digestive efficiency. Attention to detail with a properly formulated diet ...
![Assessing Cow Muck Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/dung.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
What goes in must come out! Assessing cow muck can be a useful management tool as dung consistency is a good indicator of what is happening in a cow's digestive system...
![Parlour Walls & Floors Farming Note](https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/plugins/kingshay/kingshay-image.php?src=https://www.kingshay.com/wp-content/uploads/parlour-walls-and-floors.jpg&w=103&h=103&zc=1&a=c&q=100)
Parlour wall and floor surfaces must be easy to work with and meet the hygiene standards required by dairy inspectors. Choosing the correct material will save you time an...