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New safety campaign urges farmers to be aware of lead poisoning
A new safety campaign is urging farmers to be aware of lead poisoning and the devastating impact this can have their businesses as well as consumers…
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Expert outlines simple steps to reduce energy use on dairy farms
Simple adjustments like correctly setting time clocks on water heaters and lagging pipes can capture big energy cost savings for a dairy farming…
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'Admired and respected' Ayrshire dairy farmer given lifetime award
Ayrshire dairy farmer Hugh Kennedy has been presented the John Dennison Lifetime Achievement award for his contribution to the dairy industry. Hugh…
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Anglesey farmers receive bTB advice amid 'concern' at rising incidence
Farmers on Anglesey will receive new advice to help keep bovine TB at bay as concern grows over the recent rise in incidence and prevalence. Data…
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Scientists explore new use for cow dung as part of project
The potential for converting manure into a sustainable material of the future has highlighted the truth in the old saying ‘Where there’s muck…
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UK dairy stalwart Ian Potter's funeral to take place 29 March
The funeral of Ian Potter, a stalwart within the dairy industry for over three decades, will take place at the end of this month. A celebration of…
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Housing and feeding changes lift dairy farm's calf health
Making key changes to calf housing and feeding protocols is helping a Pembrokeshire dairy farm improve youngstock health. When Parc y Morfa Farms Ltd…
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Heifers failing to reach second lactation, AHDB study says
Almost a fifth of milking heifers are failing to reach their second lactation, according to a recent AHDB study. The evaluation carried out through…
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Women in dairy call for more awareness of range of roles available
Scottish women working in the dairy sector have called for more awareness as to the range of roles and careers available within the industry. Women…
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Entire dairy chain feeling pressure amid squeeze, Rabobank says
There will be a modest growth in milk production this year, with the entire dairy supply chain feeling pressure, says a new report by Rabobank…
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