Technology has positive impact on cow comfort in the parlour

For Peter Cope, a desire to continually look at ways to improve performance led to a focus on the milking process, with the adopted technology having a positive impact on teat health and cow comfort in the parlour

Editor, Farmers Guardian and Dairy Farmer

19 December 2024 鈥� 4 min read

With a herd of 750 cows, Peter Cope is acutely aware that the traditional 鈥榦ne size fits all' milking liners might not necessarily be suitable for the whole herd. Mr Cope, who farms in partnership with...

How Grassland micronutrients can support livestock health and performance

Providing animals with essential micronutrients will help support livestock health and performance, but how can farmers get this nutrition into animals before licks and supplements are required?

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Why you should rethink your dairy heifer inventory to boost financial return on-farm

A combination of genomic testing and applying strict targets for the use of sexed semen to control the number of heifers reared and entering the herd can increase the return on investment in heifer rearing

Dairy Farmer

29 July 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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How one Cornish dairy farm is keeping sight of its heritage

From the dairy herd to the ice-cream production, every part of the Parker family's business has evolved to meet changing markets and rising expectations

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