Get the upper crust with slurry
ALLOWING a crust to form on a slurry lagoon or tank is a cost-free method of reducing emissions while storing manure and slurry, and will help get more nutrients from your muck into your soils and crops, according to the latest information from DairyCo.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 11 2010
Get cows on the right track this spring
COW tracks should be seen as a crucial part of your farm infrastructure according to DairyCo extension officer Piers Badnell.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 08 2010
Out-wintering pads are a viable option
OUT-WINTERING pads offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on grassland and a reduced cost alternative to conventional housing.
Read more | Comments (0) | March 03 2010
Controlling Mastitis (Pt 2) - Getting to grips with contagious mastitis
IMPROVEMENTS in the management of contagious mastitis and parlour technology has seen many farmers turn their attention to environmental causes in recent years.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 26 2010
Performance Grants Update – February 2010
A TOTAL of 128 performance grant applications have so far gone through decision panels to help improve animal health and welfare, nutrient management and resource efficiciency on livestock farms in the North West.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 25 2010
VLA - Farmers must remain vigilant
DEFRA'S veterinary surveillance programme has flagged up two new diseases that farmers need to be aware of.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 24 2010
Safety first for Lancashire farmers
HUNDREDS of local farmers attended a safety event at Myerscough College’s Lodge Farm in February.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 20 2010
National Dairy Week 2010 - Feb 22nd to 28th
NATIONAL Dairy Week runs this year from 22nd to 28th February. It also coincides with the 90th birthday of The Dairy Council, which organises the week, on 24th February.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 18 2010
Have confidence in dairy lab test results
BRITISH dairy farmers can have confidence in their milk test results says DairyCo, after laboratories taking part in the latest round of ring trials test for butterfat, protein and lactose recorded excellent results.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 18 2010
New buildings charge nothing more than a tax on food production
FARMERS and growers may face a new levy on any new buildings on their holdings under a change in planning regulations.
Read more | Comments (0) | February 17 2010