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A large Yorkshire dairy has streamlined its feeding routine while adding five litres to daily cow yield over the past five years.

Unprecedented increases in farm input prices, mainly feed, fertiliser and energy, have created a lot of concern for farmers. Predictions made early in the year have been further revised due to the conflict in Ukraine and its financial and supply repercussions. 

Data and interconnectivity is key for Alltech, which is currently launching a suite of technologies and upgrades to the market this year.

Reducing feed waste, optimising input utilisation, and improving cow performance are three areas where the team managing Norbreck Farm, at Cockerham in Lancashire, are focusing their attention.

In the December issue of Farmers Guide, KEENAN discusses how a well-mixed ration can significantly reduce feed cost/kg gain, through improvements to feed conversion efficiency.