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.
Muller’s devastating announcement for dairy farms

Muller’s devastating announcement for dairy farms

Posted on 4 Nov 2019
Last week, dairy giant Muller announced it was dropping 14 of its milk suppliers in north east Scotland and introducing haulage charges. 
Born Mucky - New TV show reveals reality of farming

Born Mucky - New TV show reveals reality of farming

Posted on 22 Oct 2019
For many people, when they think of living on a farm, they picture idyllic scenery, docile animals and tractor driving fun. Well, a new TV series that’s set to air next year will capture the realities of what living on a modern British farm is like. 
Lidl pledges £15bn for British farming

Lidl pledges £15bn for British farming

Posted on 17 Oct 2019
The German supermarket Lidl has promised to invest £15 billion in British food, farming and production over the next five years to help their suppliers expand and grow their businesses. 
Is the traditional glass milk bottle reviving?

Is the traditional glass milk bottle reviving?

Posted on 30 Sep 2019
After swapping its plastic milk containers for glass bottles, a dairy farm in Scotland has seen an impressive increase in popularity, almost doubling its milk sales.
Cow’s milk remains household favourite in UK

Cow’s milk remains household favourite in UK

Posted on 5 Sep 2019
Despite the rise in plant-based alternatives, cow’s milk still reigns supreme in the majority of UK households, according to a new survey by AHDB Dairy.
Floating farms – the future of dairy farming?

Floating farms – the future of dairy farming?

Posted on 19 Aug 2019
In Rotterdam, Holland, 32 dairy cows are living on Europe’s first floating farm as part of a pioneering project to improve sustainability. What’s more, they are fed and milked totally by machine!
Dairy company’s free range yogurt scheme success

Dairy company’s free range yogurt scheme success

Posted on 7 Aug 2019
A pilot scheme that tested the viability of dairy farmers allowing their cattle to go free range has exceeded expectations.
New Bovine TB Vaccine Breakthrough 

New Bovine TB Vaccine Breakthrough 

Posted on 23 Jul 2019
A team headed by two Welsh scientists has developed new tests for cattle which could allow the vaccination against Bovine TB (bTB) to be rolled out globally within five years.

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