By reducing clinical mastitis by 26% during peak winter risk periods, Nixon’s Farms Ltd has improved udder health, reduced milk losses and increased efficiency. This demonstrates how better disease control can directly lower greenhouse gas (GHG)...

By targeting slurry more precisely, correcting nutrient imbalances and improving nitrogen efficiency, a Shropshire dairy farm is set to cut fertiliser use from 240–250kg N/ha to approximately 170kg N/ha, while boosting grass growth and lowering greenhouse...

Optimising calf environments for health, performance and efficiency  Getting the calf environment right is one of the most immediate and cost-effective ways to both improve performance and lower emissions on UK dairy farms. At a UK...

In early March 2026, farmers in the Northern Ireland Farm Network of the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) attended a webinar focusing on the role of incorporating high sugar grasses into their grassland to reduce greenhouse...

Essential oils are plant extracts that can enhance the palatability of dairy rations. These additives typically include compounds such as coriander seed oil, eugenol (from cloves), geranyl acetate and geraniol. By improving the sensory aspects of...

Healthy soils underpin productive grassland and efficient nutrient use. During a UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) workshop on 26 February 2026, farmers explored how soil structure, organic matter and simple field assessments can improve performance while...

Improving the understanding of slurry nutrient content can significantly improve fertiliser efficiency and reduce environmental losses. At a UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) workshop on 26 February 2026, farmers explored how assessing, timing and application methods...

Lancashire’s Mason House Farm recently hosted farmers for a UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) event, sharing how investment, innovation and collaboration are helping drive efficiency and support the farm’s plans for future expansion. For the past...

At Brades Farm, located in Farleton, Lancaster, the Towers family is taking a structured, evidence-based approach to reducing lameness as part of the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN). With a milking herd of 495 cows comprising...

Breeding decisions sit quietly in the background of most dairy businesses, but their impact is anything but trivial. Over time, genetics shape how efficiently cows convert feed into milk, how long they stay in the herd,...