Ian farms in partnership with his family near Knutsford, Cheshire. They manage 700 commercial pedigree Holstein/Friesians on 445 hectares (1,100 acres). Replacements are homereared and cows are on a composite system. Ian is a representative for Sainsbury’s Dairy Development Group and sits on the AHDB Genetics Advisory Forum
Defra said farmers can now apply for support which could help growers manage their water resources 'better' for use when droughts occurs
Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope 51AVÊÓƵon the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland
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NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers Union are calling on major retailers’ commitment to support the industry following the challenging spring
Amy works on her family’s tenanted farm at Halsall, Lancashire. Working mainly with her dad, Amy farms 285 hectares (704 acres) of arable crops and 550 beef cross cattle which are all reared through to finishing. You can follow her on Instagram @amygingewilkinson
But new research shows the public say farmers cannot be expected to provide food and environmental benefits at the detriment of their mental health
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High quality silage is a high energy, palatable and digestible forage which can provide a significant proportion of the nutritional needs of a high yielding dairy cow