Feed sorting remains one of the most common challenges encountered on dairy farms feeding Total Mixed Rations (TMRs). While emphasis is placed on forage quality, chop length and providing a balanced diet, sometimes the diet the cows actually consume can be very...
Peter and Sadie Bullock have been building their predominantly Jersey herd at Endfield Farm, near Crediton, since starting dairy farming in 2017. Today they run 160 cows, with more than 80% pedigree, and homebred replacements are becoming an increasingly important...
Market Overview Geopolitics continue to influence agricultural markets. The conflict in the Middle East and the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz continues to affect fuel, freight rates and energy prices. This has left many growers across the world with difficult...
Overview The war in the Middle East continues to dominate the market, but this is far different to the Ukraine / Russian conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz where 20% of the world’s oil, 20% of the world’s liquid gas and 30% of the world’s fertiliser...
Market Overview Conflict in the Middle East The war between the US/Israel and Iran has caused major volatility for global markets. In response to the missile strikes, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz which is regarded as one of the busiest oil shipping channels...
Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize In the latest monthly report, the USDA decreased the world wheat ending stocks fractionally by 0.74MT. Despite the drop, global ending stocks remain at a five year high. Global Wheat production remains at record levels despite...
