When farm manager Gareth Wyn-Evans took over running the Harvey family’s 260-cow pedigree Jersey herd four years ago, his goals were to reduce disease and lift milk yields. Preventing milk fever One key area of focus has been transition management. The farm...
Advice for finishing cattle at grass If you have beef cattle that weigh 350-450kgs, you can give them the best opportunity to finish off grass in September. Protein at grass As they graze the first round of grass, they will grow quickly, aided by the high...
5 rules of colostrum feeding to achieve liquid gold The first few hours of the calf’s life are vital to its future productivity and resilience. Feeding good-quality colostrum at high volumes is key to kickstart their career. This is best achieved by...
Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize Grain markets entered a period of volatility in the last couple weeks on the back of a bullish USDA report and poor weather conditions. Friday’s USDA report was considered bullish for wheat, with 2024/2025 global ending...
Rearing healthy lambs Rearing lambs can be a challenging yet rewarding experience for farmers. Balancing the nutritional needs of your flock whilst keeping costs low can often seem like a tricky balancing act. In this article, we explore five cost-effective...
Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize Grain markets enter a period of volatility due to intensified military action between Russia and Ukraine. Persistent missile and drone strikes by Russia are taking their toll on Ukraine’s grain export pace, particularly on...
