Fuel Duty Announcement
Following a recent government announcement, there are some temporary changes to red diesel fuel duty.
June 2026
Planning for a successful spring calving
Proper dry cow management is fundamental to achieving optimal milk production efficiency.
January 2026
Utilising dairy costings effectively to mitigate milk price drop
Dairy producers need to evaluate their systems carefully to help mitigate against price drops, whilst maintaining margins.
February 2026
Minerals could hold the key
With lamb prices holding firm and cull ewe values still high, every productive ewe and live lamb on the ground directly impacts profit.
February 2026
Sowing the seeds for a productive pasture
Quality forage and good livestock performance go hand in hand and over my career I have spent 45 years helping farmers grow the best.
February 2026
Looking ahead to spring cropping
Following one of the worst cereal harvests on record, the focus is now on spring cropping, in particular, spring barley.
January 2026
Mastitis prevention and the five point plan
Mastitis continues to be one of the most prevalent and costly diseases in UK dairy herds.
December 2025
Time to plan ahead for 2026
December is normally a bit more relaxed on farm, with less field work and a few more social activities leading up to Christmas.
December 2025
Managing calf scour
Scour remains the most common disease in pre-weaned calves and a major cause of economic loss on farm.
December 2025
Giving you more bang for your buck with muck
How farmers feed their crops with farm nutrients needs to be given the same level of attention as cow diets.
December 2025