Water: The Invisible Nutrient – Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy

Water - the invisible nutrient

There are some events where you walk away with a head full of new ideas, and our latest Lancashire & Yorkshire Women in Dairy get-together was exactly that kind of day. Hosted by Dan & Emma White at Wedacre Farm in Gisburn, on a proper scorcher of a morning, the group welcomed Bianca Theeruth, Ruminant […]

Don’t Wait Until Autumn: Why Your Dry Cow Nutrition Plan Starts In July

Don't Wait Until Autumn - Your Dry Cow Nutrition Starts Now

It might feel like autumn calving is still a way off, but for farms running an autumn block calving system, July is the right time to start thinking about dry cow nutrition. The decisions you make now – and over the coming weeks – will shape how well your cows transition through calving and into the start of lactation. While it’s tempting […]

May on the Farm: Making the Most of the Growing Season

may 2026 May at a Glance: Making the Most of the Growing Season bellman mill, Clitheroe

May is a month of momentum on the farm. Grass growth is well underway, and with longer days and warmer temperatures driving pasture productivity. The focus turns firmly to making the most of what the season has to offer. Whether you’re managing grazing rotations, preparing for silage, or thinking about reseeding, getting the fundamentals right […]