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15/09/2008 19:22:24
Dairy farmers can save up to 2ppl through more efficient feeding and nutrition
Dairy farmers could reduce costs by up to 2ppl through more efficient feeding and nutrition, according to Adam Clay, DairyCo extension officer and feeding specialist.
Research, carried out by DairyCo"e;s economics team, analysed every cost that goes into producing a litre of milk for UK dairy farmers. This showed a marked difference in feeding costs between the most and least efficient producers and highlighted that many dairy farmers could make significant savings.
DairyCo"e;s new feeding+ campaign, designed and written by four highly respected nutrition specialists for DairyCo, builds on this research and covers all aspects of feeding and nutrition.
Mr Clay says: "With feeding+ DairyCo wants to engage with as many dairy farmers as possible with the aim of helping them achieve a real and significant improvement in their feed efficiency by the end of the campaign."
In addition to a folder of information, the comprehensive programme will be supported and delivered by a year long nationwide campaign of farmer meetings led by the DairyCo extension team.
feeding+ will be launched with a series of 11 regional meetings where farmers will be given an overview from feed specialists and vets of what they can learn when they join the campaign.
The feeding+ campaign will be the focus of DairyCo"e;s stand at this year"e;s Dairy Event and Livestock Show. Farmers can sign up for feeding+ by contacting Alix Bridges on 01285 646540, by emailing feeding@dairyco.org.uk or by contacting their local extension officer.
Launch meeting dates:
Date Farm
23/09 Meikle Camoquhill Farm, Balfon, Glasgow G63 0QW
24/09 Peastree Farm, Durbar, Carlisle CA5 7LJ
25/09 Lodge Farm, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Lancashire
02/10 Washfold Farm, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ
08/10 Spond Farm, Alton, Staffordshire ST10 4BE
14/10 Trenithon Chancellor, Probus, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4HQ
15/10 Lye Cross Farm, Redhill, North Somerset BS40 5RH
22/10 Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1AB
28/10 Oakey Farm, Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire GL2 7NF
29/10 Wood Park Farm, (Liverpool University) Chester High Road, Neston, Wirral
CH64 7TB
30/10 Pelcomb Farm, Pelcomb Bridge, Haverford West, Pembrokshire SA62 6EA
Research, carried out by DairyCo"e;s economics team, analysed every cost that goes into producing a litre of milk for UK dairy farmers. This showed a marked difference in feeding costs between the most and least efficient producers and highlighted that many dairy farmers could make significant savings.
DairyCo"e;s new feeding+ campaign, designed and written by four highly respected nutrition specialists for DairyCo, builds on this research and covers all aspects of feeding and nutrition.
Mr Clay says: "With feeding+ DairyCo wants to engage with as many dairy farmers as possible with the aim of helping them achieve a real and significant improvement in their feed efficiency by the end of the campaign."
In addition to a folder of information, the comprehensive programme will be supported and delivered by a year long nationwide campaign of farmer meetings led by the DairyCo extension team.
feeding+ will be launched with a series of 11 regional meetings where farmers will be given an overview from feed specialists and vets of what they can learn when they join the campaign.
The feeding+ campaign will be the focus of DairyCo"e;s stand at this year"e;s Dairy Event and Livestock Show. Farmers can sign up for feeding+ by contacting Alix Bridges on 01285 646540, by emailing feeding@dairyco.org.uk or by contacting their local extension officer.
Launch meeting dates:
Date Farm
23/09 Meikle Camoquhill Farm, Balfon, Glasgow G63 0QW
24/09 Peastree Farm, Durbar, Carlisle CA5 7LJ
25/09 Lodge Farm, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Lancashire
02/10 Washfold Farm, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5JZ
08/10 Spond Farm, Alton, Staffordshire ST10 4BE
14/10 Trenithon Chancellor, Probus, Truro, Cornwall TR2 4HQ
15/10 Lye Cross Farm, Redhill, North Somerset BS40 5RH
22/10 Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 1AB
28/10 Oakey Farm, Moreton Valence, Gloucestershire GL2 7NF
29/10 Wood Park Farm, (Liverpool University) Chester High Road, Neston, Wirral
CH64 7TB
30/10 Pelcomb Farm, Pelcomb Bridge, Haverford West, Pembrokshire SA62 6EA
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