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Sustainable palm oil: what it is and why it matters
Only a select few would put the words ‘sustainable palm oil’ together - others may assume it’s simply not possible. But we’re delighted to tell you that it is. And we even hosted an entire event to bring attention to this.
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Dairying in Peru with VWFI Global Technical Manager
“The dairying system in Peru is certainly worthy of attention with production systems, and particularly diets, being different from what I have experienced in any other region in the world.” To see the differences, Dr Richard Kirkland, visited Peru
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WEBINAR: using fatty acids from palm oil for animal nutrition
We’re proud to be hosting a webinar, alongside sustainable and legal sourcing of natural resources experts Efeca, entirely focused on the topic of sustainable palm oil. Here are all the details you need to attend…
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Dairying Down Under: what’s it like?
Dairy farmers are strong characters. They undergo many challenges, but it’s safe to say Australian farmers have had it pretty hard in recent years. More recently they’ve had to deal with the worst bushfires in history, across an already drought-stricken l
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The best of 2019 in the UK dairy industry
As 2020 races out of the starting blocks, we look back at some of the highlights of the UK dairy industry in 2019. And there’s plenty to be excited about.
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Christmas Day on the farm for dairy farmers
Ho, ho, ho or no, no, no? As the big day hurtles towards us, we take a look at what Christmas Day looks like for dairy farmers.
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Mental health in farming: what you need to know
You can't judge a book by its cover, so it's dangerous to assume someone's well-being. Nobody likes to be stereotyped, and farmers are no exception. In this article, we further explore mental health in farming.
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How to take care of your herd’s teats during drying off
Every dairy farmer wants to secure the future integrity of their milk yields. That’s why the drying off period is the most important part of the lactation cycle. Here’s how to manage teat health for high yields post-calving.
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Top tips for dairy herd health this winter
What’s the best way to make sure your dairy herd remains productive, peaceful and profitable through the winter? Start preparing in autumn. Here are our top tips.
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The best photos of summer 2019
From luscious green fields to stunning orange sunsets, here are some of the best farming photos of 2019.
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The benefits of raising dairy calves together
From disease prevention to increased growth rates, housing dairy calves together can benefit both your herd and your farming business as a whole.
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Dairy farming: all-year-round calving vs autumn calving
Switching to autumn block calving can bring big benefits to dairy farmers. But what are the financial implications, and would it work for your business?