Now’s the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications. 

April 2024

Adopting a new approach to Dietary Cation Anion Balance (DCAB) at spring turnout, along with a targeted nutrition plan, is essential to avoid costly milk fat depression this season.

March 2024

Weather in recent years has been far from ideal with growing conditions leading to stressed crops and difficult harvests.

January 2024

A hot, humid September coupled with variable silage quality means milk yields have taken a dive this autumn, with many farmers worried about the impact on milk cheques. 

January 2024

How innovative management systems can support profitable dairy farming and inspire the next generation is what it’s all about at Duchy College’s Future Farm. 

January 2024

A team of our nutritionists recently returned from a visit to the Netherlands on a fact-finding mission to milk replacer specialists, Nukamel. 

January 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new event for our shareholders, members and farming customers.

December 2023

Rationing of robotic milking herds needs to ensure liver metabolism, and specifically glucose production, are prioritised to ensure cows can reach their full genetic potential.

November 2023

Mole Valley Farmers has created a Focus Farm group to showcase innovative dairy businesses that place the cow and the environment at their heart.

November 2023

Third generation farmer Darren Coombes has been successfully feeding a coccidiostat to dairy calves to help control coccidiosis.

September 2023