All things Dairy

[Dead Rabbits]

in my honest opinion PKE isnt ethical and is basically only filler. Soya is ofcourse worth while having but if there are other sources Of protein available then why not. At some point even sustainably sourced soya ( which is all we use) ie not slash, burn over and over again will come under the spotlight. Helps to be ahead of the game.
and most importantly it’s nice to have some ethics

Ultimately in the commodity production game you aren’t really rewarded though. Unless feeding soy alternatives is more cost effective

 

[sidjon]

Any problem getting enough Intakes via the parlour? As in physically enough time to eat it.

As a spring calver we're not going to be feeding the same rate as you, but ours will clear 3 kg of rolled maize quickly enough, but if I get grass allocation wrong or if the old boys does the fencing there's sum issues

 

[frederick]

in my honest opinion PKE isnt ethical and is basically only filler. Soya is ofcourse worth while having but if there are other sources Of protein available then why not. At some point even sustainably sourced soya ( which is all we use) ie not slash, burn over and over again will come under the spotlight. Helps to be ahead of the game.
and most importantly it’s nice to have some ethics

I get the problem with pk deforestation etc but the palm oil plant is one of the most efficient oil production pathways. The first world demand for this natural oil isnt going away and so reducing palm oil supply means a less efficient source has to be found that will increase the area of land required and use up land currently producing other items in demand.
But fortunately for those buying palm oil in there every day products deforestation is the farmers fault because they are using pke.

 

[Headless chicken]

I get the problem with pk deforestation etc but the palm oil plant is one of the most efficient oil production pathways. The first world demand for this natural oil isnt going away and so reducing palm oil supply means a less efficient source has to be found that will increase the area of land required and use up land currently producing other items in demand.
But fortunately for those buying palm oil in there every day products deforestation is the farmers fault because they are using pke.

i agree with you and I’m not holding anyone to ransome on this. It’s a questionable product that doesn’t need to be in there so why not take it out.

 

[Martyn]

Iv seen a website mentioned before on here where you can see organic and conventional straight prices anyone any idea?

 

[happycows]

Iv seen a website mentioned before on here where you can see organic and conventional straight prices anyone any idea?

Straights direct.

 

[vantage]

Very wet here now. All the mess on 12 hour break.

 

[lazy farmer]

Quite agree that is very wet for August. But the only real mess there is mechanical!

 

[vantage]

Quite agree that is very wet for August. But the only real mess there is mechanical!

By the time we come round to the paddock again there won’t be any evidence of last night as the grass is in overdrive.

 

[The Agrarian]

For us, it's not wet for August. August is usually crap anyway. Depending on the weather going forward, if continuing wet then that bit would probably have to be backfenced off on this farm for the next grazing, otherwise you wouldn't be grazing it next spring.

 

[Headless chicken]

a little tlc for the dry cows pre calving. And before anyone says it ....... yes we still haven’t got a roof. Covid took care of that nicely. Different team booked who did the last shed for us and who are keen to crack on ASAP so hopefully be roofed before end of September.

 

[Beef farmer]

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a little tlc for the dry cows pre calving. And before anyone says it ....... yes we still haven’t got a roof. Covid took care of that nicely. Different team booked who did the last shed for us and who are keen to crack on ASAP so hopefully be roofed before end of September.

They out at pasture and just on for some silage? Are you short of grass?

 

[Headless chicken]

They out at pasture and just on for some silage? Are you short of grass?

Way too much grass but it’s all lush short milking cow stuff. Growth knocking on 100 last week. Planning on Calving some inside so house them 10 days pre calving in the cubicles then onto straw. had way too many problems last year with dopey cows and calves at calving. Belt and braces approach this year!

 

[Beef farmer]

Ah growth of 100. Dreamy

 

[Headless chicken]

The one in the middle look familiar @happycows? An absolute beast of a heifer

 

[Martyn]

Not due to start till 27th never mind fit and healthy! lots to get ready befor starting to milk.

 

[farmboy]

One of yesterday’s calves

 

[Wishful Thinker]

cows got out last night. Fortunately no damage done and they merrily walked back once they had their little dance. Nightmare trying to count them after.

 

[jondear]

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cows got out last night. Fortunately no damage done and they merrily walked back once they had their little dance. Nightmare trying to count them after.

Does that mean they are normally in doors ?

 

[Friesianfan]

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One of yesterday’s calves

What breed is that?