51AVÊÓÆµ

Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "Since this time I have now leased cows to five different dairy businesses"

Having figured out at a relatively young age that one day I wanted to have a dairy farm of my own I knew that with very little capital to start off with this was going to be a real challenge

clock • 3 min read
Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "Since this time I have now leased cows to five different dairy businesses"

Luckily at 19 through working for a joint venture between my father and a local farmer I learned about cow leasing. In this agreement my father was renumerated with a 10% return on capital plus a depreciation...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Dairy

Holstein UK honours two stalwarts with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Holstein UK honours two stalwarts with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards

Holstein UK has announced two winners of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade reserved for individuals who have dedicated over two decades of exceptional service to the Holstein and British Friesian breeds.

clock 27 November 2025 • 3 min read
How one Leicestershire dairy farm is raising the bar for high-protein milk

How one Leicestershire dairy farm is raising the bar for high-protein milk

Most of the high protein milk from the Vine 51AVÊÓÆµDairy herd in Leicestershire is sold for cheesemaking, with the remainder marketed direct to customers who value its potential health benefits

clock 26 November 2025 • 7 min read
Growing Paraguay's dairy sector: Why training and development is key for future farmers

Growing Paraguay's dairy sector: Why training and development is key for future farmers

Better access to training is essential in Paraguay to ensure dairy farms become more efficient and the industry can grow

clock 17 November 2025 • 4 min read