http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides a dairy farming news feeden-gbWed, 19 Jun 2013 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/19/139602/genomic-research-reassures-uk-dairy-breeders.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/19/139602/genomic-research-reassures-uk-dairy-breeders.htmlIt’s just over a year since genomic indexes were first published for Holstein sires in the UK and the reliability of the figures has been a regular source of discussionWed, 19 Jun 2013 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/17/139564/milk-producer-organisations-get-green-light.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/17/139564/milk-producer-organisations-get-green-light.html The Welsh government has given dairy farmers the green light to set up producer organisations. In a statement issued on Friday 14 June, Wales' farm...Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:53:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/16/139528/farmer-focus-its-a-struggle-to-feed-more-cows.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/16/139528/farmer-focus-its-a-struggle-to-feed-more-cows.htmlThe past three months have flown by since we moved to the new farm. As you would expect, it has been very hectic learning where everything is and what does what, however, we took the farm on in very good working order and things have generally run smoothly. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:04:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/16/139527/farmer-focus-extra-cows-show-flow-issues.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/16/139527/farmer-focus-extra-cows-show-flow-issues.htmlAt the end of April, we decided to purchase 81 cows. It was a slightly rushed decision that resulted in us chasing ourselves around the yard trying to keep on top of the paperwork and management groups, as well as learning some new faces. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:04:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/15/139530/farmer-focus-growing-season-starts.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/15/139530/farmer-focus-growing-season-starts.htmlFinally the growing season starts in earnest, as everyone calculates and recalculates their forage requirements for the season, with one eye on replenishing empty silage bunkers.Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:04:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/15/139529/farmer-focus-cows-not-eating-all-their-rations.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/15/139529/farmer-focus-cows-not-eating-all-their-rations.htmlAs I write in early June, I am sitting here in relative calm compared to some silage-making seasons. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:04:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/13/139540/increase-forage-use-for-top-returns.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/13/139540/increase-forage-use-for-top-returns.htmlDo your concentrates deliver additional production rather than substituting milk from forage? Farmers Weekly reporters take a look at what effect milk produced from forage can have on the bottom line Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:52:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/12/139441/herd-overhaul-secures-future-in-volatile-weather.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/12/139441/herd-overhaul-secures-future-in-volatile-weather.htmlIt takes a brave man to step away from 30 years' worth of pedigree black and white Holstein genetics and overhaul a farming system, but Richard Pike has done just that. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/11/139519/on-farm-service-helps-reduce-cell-counts.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/11/139519/on-farm-service-helps-reduce-cell-counts.htmlA new on-farm evaluation service could help farmers improve milking management and get more from their cows Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:19:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/10/139444/denhay-ceases-west-country-cheese-production.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/10/139444/denhay-ceases-west-country-cheese-production.htmlWest Country cheesemaker Denhay Farms is stopping cheddar production due to rising milk production costs and market competition.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:10:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/07/139389/cheese-prices-firm-on-back-of-tight-supplies.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/07/139389/cheese-prices-firm-on-back-of-tight-supplies.html Global commodity markets point to further price rises for farmers on cheese contracts, say farm leaders. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:10:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/06/139391/insights-into-the-latest-dairy-research.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/06/139391/insights-into-the-latest-dairy-research.htmlThis year's British Society of Animal Science conference looked at everything from whether organic or conventional dairy production was better for the environment to the best concentrate allocation for dairy cows. Sarah Trickett gives a brief insight in to the latest findings Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:25:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/05/139329/getting-foot-trimming-right-is-vital.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/05/139329/getting-foot-trimming-right-is-vital.htmlGood foot-trimming is essential for a healthy and productive herd, whereas bad foot-trimming is a fast track to chronic lameness and early cullingWed, 05 Jun 2013 06:08:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/03/139316/use-genetics-to-breed-disease-out-of-herd.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/03/139316/use-genetics-to-breed-disease-out-of-herd.htmlDairy farmers may wish to consider new high immunity sires when selecting sires. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/03/139262/producer-organisations-a-force-for-good.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/03/139262/producer-organisations-a-force-for-good.htmlIn December 2011 the European Parliament and the European Council agreed a new EU dairy package. Central to the package was the opportunity for dairy producers to organise themselves into producer organisations to strengthen their position in the dairy supply chain. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/01/139183/make-sure-teat-liner-size-correct.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/06/01/139183/make-sure-teat-liner-size-correct.htmlTeat health can be severely affected by several milking machine factors. Ian Ohnstad from the Dairy Group takes us through the key areas for consideration Sat, 01 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/30/139258/routine-tb-tests-abolished-for-non-grazing-afus.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/30/139258/routine-tb-tests-abolished-for-non-grazing-afus.htmlRoutine TB testing has been abolished for cattle housed in approved finishing units (AFUs) - unless there is evidence of an extensive TB problem identified in livestock sent to slaughter. Thu, 30 May 2013 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/30/139255/cows-twice-as-likely-to-choose-to-be-indoors.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/30/139255/cows-twice-as-likely-to-choose-to-be-indoors.html Dairy cows are twice as likely to choose to be indoors, rather than at pasture when given the choice.Thu, 30 May 2013 09:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/29/139237/early-calving-heifers-can-boost-profits.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/29/139237/early-calving-heifers-can-boost-profits.htmlHolstein Friesian heifers calving at 23-25 months achieve the highest level of performance in terms of yield, fertility and survival during their first five years. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:34:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/29/139248/co-op-premium-cut-angers-milk-producers.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2013/05/29/139248/co-op-premium-cut-angers-milk-producers.htmlMilk producers supplying the Co-operative Food through its dedicated Co-operative Dairy Group have condemned a 0.7p/litre cut to their variable premium from 1 June, which takes the bonus down to 0.65p/litre. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT