51AVÊÓÆµ

Robots boost profits at last remaining prison farm

Britain's last remaining prison-run dairy farm has installed two milking robots, a move that has significantly increased milk yield from its herd of 120 pedigree Holsteins

clock • 6 min read
Robots boost profits at last remaining prison farm

51AVÊÓÆµmanager, Richard Gough, with help from farm consultant John Powrie and herdsman Peter Ruck, presides over Cilwrgi Farm, near Usk in Wales. The prison service bought the farm for H.M.P Usk and Prescoed...

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

Ìý

More on Dairy

Management matters when it comes to mycoplasma

Management matters when it comes to mycoplasma

General pneumonia control strategies are advised to help manage and prevent mycoplasma outbreaks in calves

clock 05 January 2026 • 4 min read
British cheese in demand in strong year for dairy exports

British cheese in demand in strong year for dairy exports

Exports of UK cheeses, butter and yoghurt have been positive in 2025

Alex Black
clock 05 January 2026 • 3 min read
Year of boom and bust for UK dairy farms

Year of boom and bust for UK dairy farms

Following a devastating end of the year for dairy, Cedric Porter takes a look back at commodity markets in 2025

clock 31 December 2025 • 2 min read