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Exploring the role of red clover as an alternative forage in Northern Ireland dairy systems
Farmers from the Northern Ireland Farm Network of the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) met in Moy, County Tyrone on the 17th June 2026 to find out more about the role red clover could play in...
Should you feed supplementary fats?
Available in a range of formulations, supplementary fats and oils are primarily used for their nutritional and health benefits but can also offer advantages within wider nutrient management strategies. As a practical feed ingredient, they can...
Anaerobic digestion: Is it the right fit for your dairy farm?
Slurry-fed anaerobic digestion (AD) is attracting growing interest as dairy farmers look to cut emissions, generate renewable energy and make better use of on-farm resources. But could it be the right fit for your business? Farmers...
Rethinking cutting dates and silage quality
Rethinking cutting dates and silage quality has helped Edward Lister at Sibbersfield Lane Farm cut concentrate use from 0.4kg to 0.3kg per litre of milk. This shift has improved forage quality and feed efficiency, reducing costs...
Could ‘stacking’ be the key to reducing dairy farm emissions?
Farmers taking part in the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) are continuing to adopt new practices to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance on dairy farms. A growing focus of the project is ‘stacking’ – using...
Targeted nutrient management improves efficiency and cuts fertiliser use
A farm nutrient review has identified opportunities for Grasslands Farming Ltd to reduce bought-in fertiliser and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while improving grassland productivity and efficiency. Joining the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) has enabled Grasslands...
Simple checks to improve forage quality and feed efficiency
Good silage clamp management is essential for reducing nutrient losses, preserving forage quality, and improving feed efficiency. All in all, this can help lower the carbon footprint of milk production by making better use of home-grown...
Dairy Impact Competition
As part of the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN), we’re launching a new competition that challenges you to rethink how dairy is seen and understood. This is your opportunity to cut through the noise and tell...
Can nitrate help cut methane on dairy farms?
With a growing focus on practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, methane suppressing feed products (MSFPs) are gaining attention within dairy systems. One option is calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), also referred to as nitrate. CAN...
UK Dairy Carbon Network hosts first Northern Ireland farm walk, showcasing practical solutions to reduce emissions on dairy farms
The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) delivered its first on-farm event in Northern Ireland, highlighting practical, farm-level approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining productivity and profitability. Organised by AgriSearch and hosted on a...