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...

Market Overview Russia refuse to agree renewal of the Black Sea Grain corridor.  The deal which expired on Monday evening allowed Ukraine to export grains and other commodities through the Black Sea safely.  Ukraine is a major supplier of key crops in the world...

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...