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Haselbury Plucknett's move to regenerative farming came when their cows actively sought out an area of a field to graze that had not been sprayed, which led them to go down the organic route. Photo: Canva
08-08-2023 | News

Dairy producers’ interest in regenerative farming grows

Farm margins will be under increased pressure this season unless milk prices begin to rise again. Photo: Canva
18-07-2023 | News

UK dairy sector: fall in price cuts halted

A focus on net zero livestock in the UK
11-07-2023 | News

A focus on net zero livestock in the UK

Six strategic goals have been set by dairy farmers, vets and industry professionals across the whole supply chain in the new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy, which runs until 2028. One goal includes: Thriving Cows – ensuring all dairy animals are bred, reared and cared for to thrive in all systems. Photo: Canva
21-06-2023 | News

New 5-year dairy welfare strategy for UK milk producers

The farm has several stables. In 2014, a new barn was built for more than 200 cows. The farmer then purchased more cows. Photo: Marleen Purmer
20-06-2023 | Article

Farm visit: a tour around a typical British dairy farm

Of the roughly 22,000 veterinary surgeons practising in Germany, only 3,500 are still involved in the care of agricultural livestock. Photo: Ton Kastermans
12-06-2023 | Article

Chronic vet shortage: A global problem

The National Farmers’ Union says GWP* provides a measure of the behaviour of methane in the atmosphere and its net contribution to global warming to a greater degree of accuracy. Photo: Twan Wiermans
06-06-2023 | News

Calls for new methane metric to be used for GHG calculations

With antimicrobial resistance posing a major threat to global health, understanding how antimicrobials are used on dairy holdings and stakeholder positions are crucial in ensuring responsible use to tackle the emergence of AMR. Photo: Canva
31-05-2023 | News

Antimicrobial use and resistance in Scottish dairy herds

The NFU wants to see the government working with farmers on a set of core green and welfare standards so it can safeguard through forthcoming FTAs. Photo: Canva
16-05-2023 | News

Gov. must monitor UK trade deals, work with farmers

The Clandeboye herd has enjoyed success around local shows winning with both Jersey and Holstein cows. Photo: Chris McCullough
09-05-2023 | Article

How a Northern Ireland dairy farm became more sustainable