Content related to the sectors: dairy

15 November 2023

Driving profitability with your carbon audit

Profitability and efficiency are key factors driving the success of Millands farm in Ayrshire. Brothers Wallace and James Hendrie were keen to explore how they could turn a carbon audit required by their processor to their advantage.

18 October 2021

Reaping rewards from a regenerative approach

Creating a resilient and sustainable business is more than just a passion for Dan Burdett; it is a core belief that is driving development on Cockhaise Farm in Sussex.

9 November 2021

Review of soil acidity and liming guidance

Liming review

13 October 2021

Starting down the road to rotational grazing

2021 has been a challenging year for grazing, and just happened to be the year strategic dairy farm host, Kenton Bennett, decided to try rotational grazing for the first time at Perry Farm.

13 October 2023

Soil types and soil health principles

Understand the different soil types to inform the best management strategy.

13 October 2023

Principles to improve soil health: Physical

Find out how to keep your soil in top condition by understanding the physical nature of soil.

30 April 2026

Principles to improve soil health: Chemical

Understand the importance of pH levels, and other factors, including parent materials and trace minerals, in promoting soil health

13 October 2023

Principles to improve soil health: Biological

Soil biological health can be improved with organic matter inputs, reduced tillage and increased rotational diversity.

3 December 2024

Principles to improve soil health

In a healthy soil, the interactions between chemistry, physics and biology are optimised for the conditions in that place.

13 October 2023

Soil health and water supply

Soil health and water supply is critical to managing the yield and quality of high-value crops.

29 November 2024

Soil texture and water status

Moisture state is highly influenced by soil texture.

13 October 2023

Soil pore network and infiltration

Find out about soil pore network and infiltration.