Trio of breeds adds value to Cumbrian dairy farm

A mix of Holstein, British Friesian and Viking Red breeds has proved beneficial for the Blamire family who farm near Carlisle

13 June 2024 鈥� 9 min read

Situated in the hamlet of Whinnow, near Carlisle, Mid Whinnow 51AV视频is home to Ian and Gillian Blamire, who farm together with their three children, Tom (24), Amy (26) and Emma (28). The Blamire family...

Early-maturing maize variety boosts silage yields on Oxfordshire dairy farm

Farming on the northern margins of the North Wessex Downs, Hamish McIntosh has always tried to maximise the contribution maize makes to his milking ration

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28 January 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Dairy Talk - Ifan Roberts: "As much as it is painful to see such turbulence, there is nothing that quite focuses one's mind on-farm than when times are lean"

Ifan Roberts is a new entrant who has established a contract farming agreement milking 500 block calving cows in Cheshire, and is aiming to improve the land farmed, encourage others to participate in the industry and deliver attractive returns to his stakeholders

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25 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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Winter mastitis in dairy cows: How to spot it early and reduce the risk

Vet Emma Greaves, of Stapeley Veterinary Practice, looks at how to manage winter mastitis infections on-farm

Dairy Farmer

23 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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