Content related to the sectors: dairy

11 June 2021

Lean management for Dairy with Jana Hocken

Lean management is helping Strategic Dairy Farm hosts, Dylan and Hannah Harries, decrease waste and increase productivity.

11 June 2021

Optimising slurry value and storage

See how strategic dairy farm host, Arthur Owen, is maximising value from slurry by upgrading storage and improving its use at Bodysgaw Isa.

28 November 2024

Manage the environmental impact of alternative winter systems

Read our advice on managing the environmental impact of winter systems for livestock.

22 June 2021

Alternative winter systems to housing cattle and sheep

Find out about outwintering, deferred grazing and outdoor straw pads.

30 January 2024

GB milking herd declines, whilst youngstock numbers show signs of growth

The GB milking herd has continued to decrease in number, according to the latest data from BCMS.

10 June 2021

How to measure forage crop yield

Tom Goatman talks through how to calculate the dry matter yield of fodder beet, kale and deferred grazing.

10 June 2021

Transition of cattle to fodder beet

Dr Jim Gibbs - fodder beet grazing specialist from New Zealand and Marc Jones – Independent grazing and forage consultant, discuss how to transition cattle over to fodder beet.

10 June 2021

Fodder beet for dairy cattle

Learn more about fodder beet for dairy cattle.

15 December 2021

Horticulture and Potatoes activity update

An update on the activity in Potatoes and Horticulture

22 June 2021

Management of grazed brassicas and forages

Find out how transition, strip grazing and monitoring livestock health are key to success.

22 June 2021

Feed planning for brassica and forage crops

Brassica and forage crops require different management to grazed grass. See our tips on measuring DM and calculating daily feed requirements.

22 June 2021

Grazed brassica and forage crops: feeding and management

From feed planning to potential health issues, our advice will help you manage livestock and feeding of brassica and forage crops.