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Analysis by Trouw Nutrition GB suggests this year’s grass and wholecrop silages generally have the potential to support good intakes and levels of production.

For the first time farmers are buying more sexed dairy semen than conventional semen, according to a recent AHDB survey of breeding companies.

Despite guidelines highlighting the importance of colostrum management, too many calves are still failing to receive good quality, clean colostrum.

While Covid-19 has decimated this year’s summer shows calendar, it also looks set to have an impact on next year’s events with two show society’s announcing this week that their 2021 fixtures will not take place.

The Royal Bath and West Society has announced the cancellation of this year’s Dairy Show due to the ongoing global pandemic of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

With the dry start to the summer affecting grass growth and silage yields, autumn-cut silage could provide a valuable opportunity for producers to avoid a forage shortfall this winter.

The National Sheep Association has planned a series of virtual events for 2020 and early 2021.

The Sacombe herds is one of the founding members of the British Simmental Cattle Society, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Margins over purchased feed for conventional dairy herds have increased by 24.1 per cent in the past 10 years, to £1,704/cow, according to the annual Kingshay dairy costings focus report.