Captain sons dominate the genomic PLI rankings

Sons of Genosource Captain now dominate among young genomic Holstein bulls, securing the first four positions in the ranking for Profitable Lifetime Index (拢PLI), published this week by AHDB

02 April 2024 鈥� 4 min read

DG Peace is the new number one, with outstanding efficiency 鈥� including Feed Advantage at 281 and Maintenance feed index of -25 鈥� helping to secure this top spot. With a PLI of 拢908, this bull moves up...

Raw milk vending machine offers profitability boost for Welsh dairy farm

A consistently poor milk price was the catalyst for the launch of direct raw milk sales on the Granville's Mid Glamorgan unit

Wendy Short

02 February 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Dairy

The fight for real food: dairy price drop showcases lack of understanding from consumers

It is a pretty turbulent time for those dairy farmers across the country who are facing a drop in the milk price. But do consumers know the impact this has on farmers 鈥� and on them? Social media comments suggest otherwise. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Emily Ashworth

01 February 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Dairy

Dairy Talk - Robert Reed: 'A crash in milk price is not what we need'

Farming 405 hectares (1,000 acres), a mix of tenanted and owned land at Gatcombe Farm, near Seaton, Devon, Robert Reed and his family milk 350 all-year-round calving Holstein cows via five robots and are achieving average yields of 12,000 litres

Dairy Farmer

31 January 2026 鈥� 4 min read

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