News
Regular news updates for the dairy farming industry
- Wiseman's record profits18 May 10
Robert Wiseman Dairies has announced pre-tax profits of £49.2million in the last financial year, almost 60% higher than the £30.8m profit in 2009. - Communicating with our levy payers17 May 10
DairyCo’s annual benchmarking survey of 500 dairy farmers has once again shown that the majority of dairy farmers rely on paper-based materials for information for their farming businesses. DairyCo head of communications, Philippa Stagg, looks at the challenges this presents. - First Milk introduces market related pricing25 March 10
First Milk has announced it will introduce market related pricing from 1 April 2010. - Defending the industry16 March 10
Milk and dairy products can be found in over 90% of UK fridges - not many foods can claim that statistic.
However, for various reasons some people choose not to consume dairy products. It's a small minority, but on occasions a vociferous one as evidenced by the furore on website blogs and in the letters pages of the national press following the news of a proposed 'super dairy' in Lincolnshire. - Getting the best from your buyer16 March 10
DairyCo analyst, Patty Clayton, who worked on the DairyCo Company Strategy and Performance Report with Bidwells Agribusiness, looks at the key points that farmers should consider when using the report. - Out-wintering pads a viable option for some, concludes research4 March 10
Out-wintering pads (OWPs) offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on grassland and a reduced cost alternative to conventional housing, according to a three year project part funded by DairyCo and EBLEX under the LINK Research Programme.
- Farmers encouraged to quiz their milk buyers22 February 10
The new Company Performance and Strategy Report published on Monday 22 February by DairyCo aims to help farmers improve their understanding of, and relationship with, their milk buyer.
- Canadian colostrum substitute: Farmers warned about risk of positive Enzootic Bovine Leukosis blood test results27 January 10
Farmers are urged to pay careful attention to the type of colostrum substitute they are using following a report that the use of a colostrum substitute imported from a manufacturer in Canada has resulted in a number calves testing positive for antibodies to Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (EBL).
Defra investigations have not identified any direct animal health risk associated with use of this product in calves, however... - Government accepts plans to setup a supermarket ombudsman 13 January 10
The Government has accepted the proposals of the Competition Commission (CC) to set up a supermarket ombudsman, which will enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP). - Jerseys and Genomics5 January 10
The science of genomics has taken some giant strides forward in recent years, leading some countries to now publish genomically enhanced genetic evaluations for dairy bulls.
