Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize DEFRA have released their 1st UK production estimates. Wheat is estimated at 14.1MT, down from 15.5MT harvested in 2022. Barley is projected at 7MT, down from 7.4MT harvested in 2022. The UK average spring barley yield has...

Milk fever prevention    We all strive for peace of mind at calving. And by including X-Zelit into the close up dry cow ration you'll be along way to your desired goal.   X-Zelit It's unique calcium –binding properties ensure that cows are already mobilising...

Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize Following the WASDE report published by the USDA on Tuesday, the general reaction was a bullish report for Wheat. Global Wheat supplies are estimated to decline by 7.2MT. This is due to downward revisions to production on Major...

Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize Markets remain reactive to any news on Ukraine's exports. It has been reported that Ukraine is exploring an option of creating a new 'humanitarian corridor' for grain shipments out of the Black Sea Region, using the west coast of...

The Daniel Family   The Daniel family farm at Lower Rillaton near Callington.  Jack Daniel runs the farm with his wife Karen and sons Matt and Alex, although his father Chris is still involved on a daily basis.  They run 180 all-year-round calving Holstein cows...

Preparing your youngstock for a flying start To ensure maximum immunity and desired growth rates, both the management factors and milk powder need to work in harmony to achieve targeted performance.   Housing I think I will start in the calving pen. Make sure it...