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NWF Feeds Appoints Rupert Phillips as New Managing Director

16th July 2025

NWF Feeds has further strengthened the executive team with the appointment of Rupert Phillips as Managing Director, who will lead the NWF Feeds business under which NWF Agriculture and New Breed UK operate. Rupert brings a wealth of commercial and management expertise from previous companies, including Pipers Crisps, Greencore, and most recently Spectrum Brands, owners of a portfolio of well-known pet brands.

Maximising cow health and performance through improved infrastructure

14th May 2025

Utilising the cow signals diamonds, we can identify six key freedoms of a cow; Feed, Water, Light, Air, Rest and Space. The concept is simple; understanding and rearing yours cows’ behaviour with the aim to improve surroundings, leading to increased yields, improve herd health and improved fertility rates.

Sustainable Nutrition for Award-Winning Herd

28th April 2025

Located within the grounds of Dunham Massey National Trust, just outside of Altrincham, tenant farmer Stuart Royale runs Home Farm and the Dunham herd, a 213-acre award-winning farm. Stuart and the team milk the 130 Pedigree Dairy Shorthorns twice a day, with a rolling average of 6,800 litres, 4.6% fat and 3.25% protein. The herd is grazed between Spring and Autumn, with 110 acres used for grass silage and 40 acres for spring barley, which is reseeded after harvest in August ready for the following spring.