This morning, Philip and David Metcalfe welcomed Farming Minister Victoria Prentis onto their farm in Yorkshire to discuss future support for British food and farming, a sector worth over £120 billion and employing over 4 million people 🙌 @NFUnortheast #BackBritishFarming 🇬🇧🧑‍🌾

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We've some exciting news. We've developed a product to help dairy farmers to balance the weight of the milking cluster - a device called Lactalign. Many may not realise the consequences of a badly positioned cluster. Head to lactalign.com to find out more.

Thank you to British Dairying for including Lactalign in this month's Technology Special. Great article on the positive impact Lactalign is having on herd health at Metcalfe Farms Read all about it in the June edition on pages 56 and 57!

LandPowerTV came along to chat with the creators of Lactalign Philip Metcalfe & J F Hudson Ltd - James Hudson It's filmed at Metcalfe Farms where Lactalign's installed on a 72-point rotary. It's only 14 mins long so give it a watch! You can find it on the Home page of lactalign.com

One week left for entry to the RABDF / National Milk Records (NMR) gold cup. Criteria but see link for details: 🏆ICAR Recorded in 20/21    🏆100 cows in herd with qualifying lactations.  🏆SCC 200,000/ml or less                     🏆Min £PLI value - breed specific. rabdf.co.uk/gold-cup-comp

Lactalign was designed with both cows and operators in mind. It was crucial to ensure that the device is easy and quick for milkers to use. No one wants to unnecessarily add extra time to the milking process. Here's what one milker has to say about using the Lactalign.

Most operators are probably doing something to combat liner slip, kick-offs and reattachments. Giving it attention is well-worthwhile for both cows and milkers. Read why in our latest blog bityl.co/EB5d

Given recent sad events we didn't feel appropriate to mention at the time - on Thursday we were delighted to win Highly Commended in the Award for Innovation at The Cream Awards 2022. Our thanks to @dairyawards - THE CREAM AWARDS - Trade Awards for an event that does the industry proud. #creamawards #teamdairy

Great to receive this feedback from the owner of a Rapid Exit Parlour. Lactalign was only installed a few weeks ago to bring benefits to the herd of 800 cows that pass through the parlour three times a day. #teamdairy

One week to go to Dairy-Tech If you are heading to the show next Wednesday come and see us on stand B219. #teamdairy

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To know if Lactalign is doing the job it is meant to we get it independently tested. The first results are in for a Rapid Exit parlour and it's great to confirm the positive difference Lactalign is making. More here: bit.ly/3yKEwhi #teamdairy

Thanks to AHDB Dairy for putting on a great event at Metcalfe Farms. Excellent turnout at Washfold 👏Much appreciated by Philip Metcalfe #teamdairy

Here's the twisted version of Lactalign for a herringbone milking parlour. It's a quick summary of how this particular bracket works to naturally clear the pipes and not interfere with the washing cups.

First Lactalign on their way to Australia and New Zealand. If you're a dairy farmer in either country and interested in Lactalign for your parlour, get in touch.

Job opportunity to work with an excellent team. m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Some horse power today at Great Eccleston show. 🙂

📢Want to win our bespoke tractor attachments while helping to support a fantastic charity? We're offering a Crop Roller and Compact Front Box combo to one lucky winner in exchange for donations to Parkinsons Care and Support UK (PCSUK) bit.ly/3qfnszx