Our latest Dairy Insight explores the proactive measures farmers can take in readiness for impending EA inspections to facilitate both environmental stewardship and business viability.

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This week is National Hedgerow Week.

Learn more about the celebration and importance of connecting hedgerows by using the link below:
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COWS launches lungworm survey for vets to find out more about lungworm and its treatment across the UK.
This will help COWS track lungworm cases throughout the 2024 grazing season.
The survey can be accessed at uk.surveymonkey.com/r/lungworms

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REMINDER
It is important to get your Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier Revenue Claim completed by next Wednesday 15th May to avoid claim reductions.

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May Checklist
This month’s checklist covers:

Are you compliant?
The 4th Wettest 18-Months on Record
Soil Temperatures at Bridge Farm, Somerset
Is it Time to Review Your Last Financial Year?
Farm Focus
Monitoring to Make Informed Decisions at Grazing

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We are closed today for the Early May Bank Holiday but will be open again tomorrow as usual.

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We are due to start analysing the new data set soon for our Dairy Costings Focus Report (to the year end March 2024). Make sure that your profile details and data is as up to date as possible. We can then include more herds in our detailed analysis - anonymous of course!

Weaning can be one of the most stressful times for calves.

For more information on weaning, use the link below:
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Worms do a sterling service for us, breaking down organic matter so plants can use it, plus they have an essential job with underground landscaping, loosening the soil structure and making it easier for crop roots to grow and allow the soil to hold more water.

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The total lifespan of a fly is estimated to be 15-25 days. By the 12th day, a fly will reach maturity and after this point, females can lay over 500 eggs usually in batches of 75 – 150!

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Have you entered, or nominated someone you know, yet? There's still time, so fill out the entry form and see if you could pick up this exciting new accolade! Good luck!
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The fruit trees that the team planted in February 2023 are looking wonderful filled with blossom. We were able to plant these thanks to a @vetpartnersuk well-being competition to build a scarecrow.

#kingshay #competition #outdoors #fruittree #countryside #somerset #glastonbury

Have you seen a similar downward trend in antimicrobial usage in your herd?

How does your herd compare to the 2024 target of 17.9mg/kg PCU.

For more information use the link below or in our bio:
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The main months of fly activity in the UK are May to August, but it’s worth being prepared to treat from March through to October.

There are two areas to target when designing a fly control programme for your farm, the environment, and the animals themselves.

The improving Spring weather brings with it the challenge of the public walking their dogs across our fields.

Visit the NSA website sheepworrying.org.uk to find out how you can prevent attacks and what you can or should do if they happen.

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Soil is arguably the most valuable natural resource on any farm and is often taken for granted. Linking progressive soil management to a livestock production system can achieve significant benefits in disease resistance, productivity and profit.
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If you were a successful applicant of the Calf Housing Grant (application window was 7th September - 30th November 2023), now is the time that you need to be completing the 'Ambient Environment Location and Design form' as supplied by the RPA.

Kingshay Newsletter Spring 2024

Challenging Milk from Forage Potential
Dairy Manager Update
In My Field with Emily Bunn
Simple Parlour Checks
Dale Farm – Dairy Herd Efficiency Awards
Recent Publications & Staff News

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British Beef Week celebrates the commitment and dedication of British beef farmers to sustainable practices.

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Farm Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024

(Closes Wednesday 1st May)

NEW items available this year including water troughs for rotational grazing, sheeted gates, auto health and welfare remote monitoring systems, calf trolley.

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