Dairy

Harri won the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award in 2023. Picture: Debbie James

Glass half-full thinking is secret to success

The dairy sector is worth over £850 million to the Welsh economy.

The dairy sector is worth over £850 million to the Welsh economy.

NFU Cymru calls for confidence boost in the Welsh dairy sector

NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year winner William Davies receives his award. Image: NFU Cymru

NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Dairy Stockperson of the Year winner William Davies receives his award. Image: NFU Cymru

Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award at Welsh Dairy Show

FUW President Ian Rickman presents Stephen James with his award. Image: FUW

FUW President Ian Rickman presents Stephen James with his award. Image: FUW

Former NFU leader scoops FUW outstanding service award

Data at the touch of a button.

Data at the touch of a button.

John Deere and DeLaval launch groundbreaking Milk Sustainability Center

The Juno Max at work. Image: Lely

The Juno Max at work. Image: Lely

Lely's new robot takes the weight off dairy farm chores

Huw Jones sells his milk directly to customers from Plas Isa. Picture: Peter Williams

Huw Jones sells his milk directly to customers from Plas Isa. Picture: Peter Williams

Dyffryn Conwy farm's daring decision to convert to dairy

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

Dairy cows grazing quality grass.

NFU to host in-depth look at new dairy contracts

Enid and Wyn Davies receive a Shepherds Crook from FUW President Ian Rickman.

Enid and Wyn Davies receive a Shepherds Crook from FUW President Ian Rickman.

Award for farming family who revealed bTB anguish on screen

William and Katy Fox have been trialling the effects of seaweed on milk production. Picture: Debbie James

William and Katy Fox have been trialling the effects of seaweed on milk production. Picture: Debbie James

Seaweed in your milk - a tasty option for your dairy herd?

Llyr Griffiths aims to improve the farm's sustainability and reduce reliance on purchased feed for his 400-cow dairy herd by companion cropping maize with sunflowers. Image: Mentera

Llyr Griffiths aims to improve the farm's sustainability and reduce reliance on purchased feed for his 400-cow dairy herd by companion cropping maize with sunflowers. Image: Mentera

Can sunflowers and maize feed your dairy herd?

Richard Rogers produces milk from around 900 spring calving cows. Picture: Peter Williams

Richard Rogers produces milk from around 900 spring calving cows. Picture: Peter Williams

Low prices, bad weather, high costs – but Richard's just lucky to be a farmer!

Welsh organic dairy co-operative Calon Wen is looking to recruit new members. Image: Behind the Lens Media

Welsh organic dairy co-operative Calon Wen is looking to recruit new members. Image: Behind the Lens Media

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Calon Wen offers finance deal in search for new organic dairy farmers

Mona Dairy on Anglesey. Image: Mona Dairy

Mona Dairy on Anglesey. Image: Mona Dairy

Ynys Môn cheese plant future in doubt after funding pleas fail

Jeff and Sarah Wheeler haven't ruled out once daily milking. Picture: Debbie James

Jeff and Sarah Wheeler haven't ruled out once daily milking. Picture: Debbie James

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Once-a-day milking eases the load – but it may hit profits too

Maidenhead Superman is on his way to serve a Pembrokeshire dairy herd. Image: CCM Skipton

Maidenhead Superman is on his way to serve a Pembrokeshire dairy herd. Image: CCM Skipton

British Blue stud gives Friesian dairy herd new injection of genes

Deryl and Frances Jones are trialling white clover to reduce fertiliser costs and boost production. Image: Farming Connect

Deryl and Frances Jones are trialling white clover to reduce fertiliser costs and boost production. Image: Farming Connect

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White clover trial aims to reduce fertiliser costs and boost production

Scratch anywhere. Image: Kerbl

Scratch anywhere. Image: Kerbl

Happy cows from scratch with new flexible brush

Can bird flu spread to other livestock?

Can bird flu spread to other livestock?

US worries over possible bird flu transmission to dairy cows

Parlour training heifers always pays off.

Parlour training heifers always pays off.

Better milk payback thanks to parlour training at dairy farms

Eurof Edwards, Rhydeden Farm is harnessing the power of genomics in a bid to accelerate genetic progress in its split block calving herd.

Eurof Edwards, Rhydeden Farm is harnessing the power of genomics in a bid to accelerate genetic progress in its split block calving herd.

Dairy farm harnesses the power of genetics

Richard Morris' family has milked cows at Bowett Farm for a century. Picture: Debbie James

Richard Morris' family has milked cows at Bowett Farm for a century. Picture: Debbie James

Forage regime pays dividends for dairy farm

Q fever in the UK.

Q fever in the UK.

West Wales among hot spots for dairy herds Q fever

Harri Vaughan (centre) receives his award from the judges.

Harri Vaughan (centre) receives his award from the judges.

Award for dairy farmer who rebuilt herd after bTB devastation

The Welsh Dairy Show takes place on Tuesday, October 24. Inset, Brian Walters. Images: FUW

The Welsh Dairy Show takes place on Tuesday, October 24. Inset, Brian Walters. Images: FUW

Focus on industry challenges at Welsh Dairy Show

Gareth and Sion Roberts at home on the farm with their NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Award. Picture: Peter Williams

Gareth and Sion Roberts at home on the farm with their NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Award. Picture: Peter Williams

Dairy farm brothers recall the days of midnight milking

Rhys Williams prioritised ease of feeding and management in the shed design. Picture: Debbie James

Rhys Williams prioritised ease of feeding and management in the shed design. Picture: Debbie James

Calves thrive thanks to new £35,000 new housing

HSBC plc Group Chief Executive Noel Quinn during his visit to Pembrokeshire Creamery. Image: Behind The Lens Media

HSBC plc Group Chief Executive Noel Quinn during his visit to Pembrokeshire Creamery. Image: Behind The Lens Media

Bank boss visits new £18m Pembrokeshire Creamery site

Looking for a deserving dairy worker. Image: FUW

Looking for a deserving dairy worker. Image: FUW

Welsh farming unions turn spotlight on dairy workers

Liver fluke costs farmers £300m a year. Image: Aberystwyth University

Liver fluke costs farmers £300m a year. Image: Aberystwyth University

Scientists tackle parasite that costs farmers £300m a year

Pembrokeshire Creamery is planing to open in 2024. Image: Pembrokeshire Creamery

Pembrokeshire Creamery is planing to open in 2024. Image: Pembrokeshire Creamery

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Pembrokeshire's state-of-the-art creamery sets 2024 opening date

Calf health is crucial.

Calf health is crucial.

Dairy farm fears over planned change to cow bTB cull values

Dai Gravell says there is intense pressure on Welsh dairy farmers. Picture: Debbie James

Dai Gravell says there is intense pressure on Welsh dairy farmers. Picture: Debbie James

Fears of dairy exodus as milk prices fall

David Williams – 'We love wet weather.' Picture: Debbie James

David Williams – 'We love wet weather.' Picture: Debbie James

Coping with the ups and downs of a dairy business

Ventilation fans offer a good return on investment for Mark and Caroline Davies. Picture: Debbie James

Ventilation fans offer a good return on investment for Mark and Caroline Davies. Picture: Debbie James

Cool cows are priority as dairy industry faces hotter summers

Good milking protocols will help prevent high cell counts at turnout. Picture: Debbie James

Good milking protocols will help prevent high cell counts at turnout. Picture: Debbie James

Maintaining udder health at spring turnout

Debbie James, wf comment.

Debbie James, wf comment.

Price wars erode our ability to feed ourselves

Gareth and Ifan and Ifan’s partner Elin at one of the milk vending sites. Picture: Debbie James

Gareth and Ifan and Ifan’s partner Elin at one of the milk vending sites. Picture: Debbie James

Milk demand overflows at new west Wales vending site

Mark Brooking (left) Sustainability Director, with Shelagh Hancock (right) CEO, celebrating achieving Certified B Corp status. Picture: Gareth Turnbull

Mark Brooking (left) Sustainability Director, with Shelagh Hancock (right) CEO, celebrating achieving Certified B Corp status. Picture: Gareth Turnbull

Dairy co-op leads way in industry sustainability

Champion Glenora Stardust Ada.

Champion Glenora Stardust Ada.

South Wales Holstein show champ sells for £2,400

Jâms Morgan sees good opportunities ahead for dairying. Picture: Peter Williams

Jâms Morgan sees good opportunities ahead for dairying. Picture: Peter Williams

'Massive global demand for dairy' - Jâms puts his faith in cows

The Gibbon family.

The Gibbon family.

Dairy farm adds Golden Hooves to vending business

Milk suppliers face falling prices.

Milk suppliers face falling prices.

Milk suppliers face squeeze as co-op drops price by 4p a litre

Mark McQuade is Pembrokeshire Creamery's new managing director.

Mark McQuade is Pembrokeshire Creamery's new managing director.

State-of-the-art liquid milk processing facility appoints new boss

The modern milking revolution began in New Zealand more than 100 years ago.

The modern milking revolution began in New Zealand more than 100 years ago.

Modern milking revolution that began on dairy farm kitchen table

Award time - host Jennifer Jones with farmer director Gareth Jenkins and marketing manager Kirstie Jones from SCC and Alun Gruffydd, from sponsors Bla Translation.

Award time - host Jennifer Jones with farmer director Gareth Jenkins and marketing manager Kirstie Jones from SCC and Alun Gruffydd, from sponsors Bla Translation.

Whey to go as cheese co-op celebrates record sales!

Geraint Jenkins (left) with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls’ managing director Jon Quinn.

Geraint Jenkins (left) with his cow which won the Bryan Challenor Cup, judges Miles Oakley and Sammie Wilson and Halls’ managing director Jon Quinn.

Top dairy prize goes over the border to Welsh breeders

Team approach to tackling lameness: Russell Morgan with Sara Pedersen and Alan Colebatch. Picture: Debbie James

Team approach to tackling lameness: Russell Morgan with Sara Pedersen and Alan Colebatch. Picture: Debbie James

Dairy farm cuts lameness from almost half the herd to 10pc

Jeffrey and Elinor Evans have only had five cases of mastitis per 100 cows in 2022. Picture: Debbie James

Jeffrey and Elinor Evans have only had five cases of mastitis per 100 cows in 2022. Picture: Debbie James

Milking rethink slashes mastitis rate in Pembrokeshire dairy herd

Three generations of the Lewis die-hard dairy farming family.

Three generations of the Lewis die-hard dairy farming family.

Automation secures future for three-generation family dairy farm

FUW President, Glyn Roberts; FUW Deputy President, Ian Rickman; County Chairman, Philip Jones; Ifan Thomas; Gareth Thomas; Monica Thomas and Rhys Thomas.

FUW President, Glyn Roberts; FUW Deputy President, Ian Rickman; County Chairman, Philip Jones; Ifan Thomas; Gareth Thomas; Monica Thomas and Rhys Thomas.

Dairy success highlights importance of family farms

NFU Cymru has been working hard to develop a new code of conduct for dairy contracts.

NFU Cymru has been working hard to develop a new code of conduct for dairy contracts.

NFU members welcome 'progress' on fairer dairy contracts

The Pendyffryn herd produces an average of 10,000 litres/cow/year. Picture: Debbie James

The Pendyffryn herd produces an average of 10,000 litres/cow/year. Picture: Debbie James

'Bright times ahead' for dairy herds, says board chair

It's been a while ... Dairy Stockperson of the Year 2019 was Rheinallt Harries pictured with NFU Cymru deputy president Aled Jones, rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths, and NFU Cymru milk board chair, Gareth Richards.

It's been a while ... Dairy Stockperson of the Year 2019 was Rheinallt Harries pictured with NFU Cymru deputy president Aled Jones, rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths, and NFU Cymru milk board chair, Gareth Richards.

Search on for champion Welsh dairy stockperson