After a career in TV production, Angharad Edwards now works with her partner Roger James on his family’s farm, where as a couple they have strengthened the future of the business through diversification. Ellie Layton reports.
A tight calving block can lead to benefits in terms of management and also increases in production. Ellie Layton looks at what farmers should consider before moving to block calving and how to ensure the block is then kept tight.
More than 15,000 has so far been raised by a concerned Clarkson’s 51AVÊÓÆµviewer in support of a dairy farmer whose herd has been hit by bovine TB.
More than £15,000 has so far been raised by a concerned Clarksons 51AVÊÓÆµviewer in support of a dairy farmer whose herd has been hit by bovine TB.
Without a simple succession plan in place on the family dairy farm, David Hichens went in search of other opportunities to build a future. He learnt a lot along the way and has now secured a tenancy where he is developing a flying herd. Ruth Wills reports
A three-year plan to improve the family dairy herd business has seen some significant changes made to the dairy system run by Wallace and James Hendrie. Melanie Scott reports.
Organic milk is in ‘short supply’ in the UK as producers convert back to conventional or retire.
Good artificial insemination (AI) protocols are helping a Carmarthenshire dairy farm achieve a six-week in-calf rate of more than 80 per cent.