The most important cows on your farm How do you feed your dry cows and prepare them for a good start in their next lactation? Ask 10 dairy farmers this question, you could easily get 10 different answers depending on a wide range of factors including breed of cow,...

Market Overview Poor weather conditions dominate markets this week! adverse weather conditions in the US gave support to grain and oilseed prices at the start of the week. Continuing drought conditions across the main soybean and maize producing states drove markets...

Lilly Cochrane   Lilly has spent the last 9 month dairy farming down under. She says it was great to experience a different way of farming, seeing how different countries manage factors affecting performance such as heat stress and feed. After working on several...

Market Overview Wheat/Barley Despite reports of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Corridor was renewed last week for another 60 days. Global Wheat prices have been under pressure for most of the week, with the deal being extended to...

Market Overview Wheat/Barley The renewal of the Black Sea Grain corridor remains uncertain. The current deal is due to expire tomorrow (May 18th) and the prolongation of the deal is yet to be confirmed despite 'positive' negotiations last week. No further talks have...

9 steps for spring grazing success Whichever processor you are supplying, it has never been more vital to protect butterfat and protein seasonal depressions, as this is a sure way to help offset dropping farmgate prices. Couple this with working to reduce emissions...