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Getting Transition Cows Right This Winter

21st September 2026

With milk prices coming under pressure and margins tightening on many farms, attention is increasingly turning to efficiency. One of the biggest opportunities to improve performance often starts before a cow enters the milking herd. The transition period, covering the weeks before and after calving, can have a major influence on milk yield, fertility and health throughout lactation.

Supporting Rumen Health for Stronger Milk Production this Autumn

11th September 2026

Following a summer where many farms have experienced prolonged dry conditions, attention is now turning to the quality and consistency of late-season grazing. While recent rainfall may have encouraged grass growth, stressed pastures can present nutritional challenges, including lower digestibility, increased fibre levels and variable nutrient supply.

Exceptional First-Cut Silage Set to Shape Winter Feeding

2nd September 2026

With second and third cuts now in the clamp on many farms, attention is beginning to turn towards winter feeding strategies. Analysis of more than 300 first-cut silage samples at the NWF Agriculture laboratory suggests 2026 could be remembered as one of the strongest forage years seen for some time, with quality showing a marked improvement on recent seasons.