Make an emergency plan NOW to protect staff and your cows

Make an emergency plan NOW to protect staff and your cows

Posted on 30 Mar 2020
To help you make an effective Coronavirus plan to safeguard the welfare of your staff and cattle, we share important things you will need to consider.
How coronavirus is impacting the dairy industry

How coronavirus is impacting the dairy industry

Posted on 26 Mar 2020
While there remains a fair amount of uncertainty, the diary industry is faring well in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. As we face ever increasing restrictions on our everyday lives in a bid to try and combat the virus, the industry has had to adapt quickly to the way our society now functions.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Posted on 18 Mar 2020
In light of the latest Government advice on the Coronavirus outbreak, LKL are implementing the measures below with immediate effect. 
Book A Farm Safety & Welfare Awareness Course

Book A Farm Safety & Welfare Awareness Course

Posted on 12 Mar 2020
Thinking about improving Health, Safety & Welfare on your farm? Don't forget that our Regional Manager, James Picot, runs very successful Farm Safety and Welfare Awareness courses
Farmers welcome new rural mobile coverage deal

Farmers welcome new rural mobile coverage deal

Posted on 10 Mar 2020
Farmers in the UK are delighted by the news that a £1bn deal has been agreed between the government and mobile operators to improve coverage in rural areas. 
UK dairy industry joins global sustainability initiative

UK dairy industry joins global sustainability initiative

Posted on 27 Feb 2020
The UK Dairy Roadmap has joined a global sustainability initiative, pledging the dairy industry’s commitment to supportable and eco-friendly farming. 
Farmers urged to work with the public amid anti-dairy voices

Farmers urged to work with the public amid anti-dairy voices

Posted on 11 Feb 2020
Senior Director of Arla, Graham Wilkinson, has advised farmers that they should embrace the increased interest in the dairy industry instead of being concerned.
Rapid bovine TB test trailed at Welsh dairy farm

Rapid bovine TB test trailed at Welsh dairy farm

Posted on 23 Jan 2020
A farm in Wales that has been plagued by bovine TB for over 3 years is now trialling a new blood test which is hoped will eliminate the disease from the farm. 
Farmers concerned after calls to convert 50% of UK farmland to nature

Farmers concerned after calls to convert 50% of UK farmland to nature

Posted on 6 Jan 2020
There has been concern amongst farmers after comments made by the former chief scientist of Defra, the Department for Environmental, Food and Rural Affairs. According to Prof Sir Ian Boyd, half of the country’s farmland needs to be transformed into woodland and natural habitat in order to combat the climate crisis and declining wildlife numbers. 
UK dairy farm set to be first single use plastic free farm

UK dairy farm set to be first single use plastic free farm

Posted on 16 Dec 2019
An innovative dairy farm in Scotland is aiming to become the first milk producer to eliminate its consumption of single use plastic.
Farmers encouraged to reduce anti-biotic use at drying off

Farmers encouraged to reduce anti-biotic use at drying off

Posted on 9 Dec 2019
The results of an on-going study into the effects of withholding antibiotics at drying-off on cows’ udder health has proved so successful dairy farmers are beginning to adopt the practice themselves. 
Eco-friendly alternative to soya bean feed found for dairy farmers

Eco-friendly alternative to soya bean feed found for dairy farmers

Posted on 25 Nov 2019
British dairy farmers import 200,000 tonnes of soya per year which could be significantly reduced in favour of domestically grown rapeseed feed, thanks to Warwickshire-based company, Yelo.

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