51AVÊÓÆµ

Brown Swiss add value to Staffordshire dairy herd

The Brown Swiss breed has been instrumental in one couple’s journey to run a growing 240 cow profitable pedigree dairy herd. Sarah Liddle reports.

clock • 7 min read
Brown Swiss add value to Staffordshire dairy herd

The Brown Swiss breed has been instrumental in one couple’s journey to run a growing 240 cow profitable pedigree dairy herd. Sarah Liddle reports.

Emma Bruce and Rob Darlington, who farm at Chapel Chorlton, became converts to Brown Swiss 20 years ago because of the breed's longevity, robustness and high production. They first encountered the Brown...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

£±Ê°¿´¡

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

£±Ê°¿´¡

WATER ABSTRACTION LICENCES FOR SALE

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Dairy

From the editor: "Dairy farmers face the perfect storm as milk prices tumble"

From the editor: "Dairy farmers face the perfect storm as milk prices tumble"

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Katie Jones
clock 02 October 2025 • 2 min read
NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid 'knee-jerk' milk price cuts

NFU Scotland urges buyers to avoid 'knee-jerk' milk price cuts

Arla drops its October milk price by 1.75ppl

clock 01 October 2025 • 2 min read
Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

The resumption of grass growth in autumn could be a godsend for farmers facing forage shortages this winter, but this grass needs to be maximised

Katie Jones
clock 01 October 2025 • 3 min read