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WHAT ARE HEIFER REPLACEMENTS REALLY COSTING YOU? On many dairy farms heifer rearing costs are unmeasured and out of control, adding an unnecessary drain on the business according to Promar consultant Scott Cowan.
Better silage making could make average Dairy Farmers £13,000 extra…At Least! Promar International National Dairy Consultant Derek Gardner suggests that in many cases there is a real and cost-effective opportunity to address the decline in yields from forage which has been seen in the last few years.
Promar International sponsors leading Agri Food industry dinner. Marketing success, by those who know
Big opportunity to incerase fertiliser use on grass Increasing fertiliser use to offset some of the surge in purchase feed prices and help preserve margins is a realistic option for many dairy farmers according to Promar Senior Consultant Andrew Hawkins.
DON’T WASTE MONEY COLLECTING AND SPREADING RAINWATER Preventing rainwater entering slurry and dirty water stores can significantly reduce storage volumes.
POTASH DEFICIENCIES ARE HITTING SILAGE POTENTIAL A new survey by Promar International suggests that many dairy farms will see lower silage yields this year because of recent cut backs in the application of potash.
IN-LINE TEST TACKLES HIGH SOMATIC CELL COUNT PROBLEMS A new in-line automated cell count detection system from Promar International delivers cost-effective and timely diagnosis of problem cows allowing faster cure rates, reduced milk losses and secured milk bonuses.
Milkminder Manager of the Year 2010 Paul Cary from Dangerfield Farm, near Frome in Somerset is the winner of the 2010 Promar Milkminder manager of the Year Award.
WHERE WILL YOUR EXTRA PROFIT COME FROM? Promar International National Dairy Consultant Derek Gardner unravels some farm accounts to explore the reasons that successful farms are more profitable.
Electricity costs on farm Promar consultant Andy Taylor suggests time spent assessing electricity use could be time well spent
Free family tickets for Nantwich Show up for grabs Cheshire farmers can win family tickets (worth £35 each) for Nantwich Show simply by signing up for a resource audit or nutrient management plan through the Northwest Livestock Programme before 16 July 2010.
Act Now To Increase Silage Yields Farmers should act now to increase second and third cut silage yields, according to Promar International consultant Tim Harper.
Do you pay enough attention to water? “Milk is around 87% water, so it is well worth investing time to make sure your cows get all the water they need, and this means understanding a bit about cow behaviour,” Mr Gardner explains.

Promar Publications

   
Promar Standard August 2011 Where is your focus? Time to consider renewable energy? The UK dairy sector - not operating in a vacuum any more. Tactics to reduce the impact of higher feed prices. Cellsense helps preserve milk bonuses. Ensuring early spring grass. Tight focus dlevers results.
Promar Standard - Dairy Excellence Special Hear what our customers have to say!
Dairy Pocket Guide 2011 Driving Performance - Raising productivity to boost margins; Feeding in Practice - Understanding diet formulation; Feeding Principles - Optimising the ration for optimal performance; Enhancing Efficiency - Technology that delivers solutions
Promar Standard March 2011 Time our industry started to fight back? Coping with bovine TB. Don't waste money collecting and spreading rainwater. Focus on feed costs. Etc.
Promar Digest January 2011 Huge opportunities in the supply chains. The future of the global supply chain. What future for Halai foods? Water efficiency.
Promar Standard November 2010 Time for dairy farming to fight back. It pays to make better us of forage. Focus on early turnout. Attention to detail on intake drives performance. Cellsense cuts high cell count losses. Don't hold back on succession planning.
Promar Standard July 2010 Every little helps, Have you got enough trough space? Can you reduce your electricity bill? Focus on water, Exploiting fhe full value of slurry, Managing the bank, Making the most of grazing.