Through better calf rearing facilities and the initiation of early life vaccination against pneumonia, the Hann family has seen significant improvements in the health and well-being of the calves in their pedigree Holstein herd at Rodden Down, Frome, Somerset.
With rising costs and the need to be carbon conscious, breeding productive, efficient and profitable dairy cattle has never been so paramount.
An 867-mile spin bike cycle has been organised in honour of former Holstein UK chief executive Sue Cope to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.Ìý
Overall milk volumes across Wales could be slashed by more than a quarter as farmers seek to comply with new water regulations due to come into force in January 2023.
The RSPCA has urged the UK and Welsh Governments to ban the export of non-stunned meat, but industry has warned doing so could lead buyers to switch suppliers without changing their practices.
The British Organic Dairy Co branded range is set for growth in the US following a major marketing and distribution launch
A move by a county show to outlaw cow’s milk in favour of an oat-based substitute has been condemned by farming groups.
Many UK farmers are feeling the heat as prolonged dry weather puts businesses under increasing pressure.
Defra is powerless to address the ongoing labour crisis across the food and farming industry, Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association has warned.