Straights Update 1st August 2024

Straights Update 1st August 2024

Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize The UK cereal harvest is currently underway! The UK is projected to produce 11MT of wheat, this is down from the 13.98MT seen last year. The chaotic weather seen across Europe over the past few weeks has led to a very poor...
Transition rations

Transition rations

 When farm manager Gareth Wyn-Evans took over running the Harvey family’s 260-cow pedigree Jersey herd four years ago, his goals were to reduce disease and lift milk yields.   Preventing milk fever  One key area of focus has been transition management. The farm...
Finishing cattle at grass

Finishing cattle at grass

Advice for finishing cattle at grass   If you have beef cattle that weigh 350-450kgs, you can give them the best opportunity to finish off grass in September. Protein at grass As they graze the first round of grass, they will grow quickly, aided by the high...
Colostrum for liquid gold

Colostrum for liquid gold

5 rules of colostrum feeding to achieve liquid gold   The first few hours of the calf’s life are vital to its future productivity and resilience. Feeding good-quality colostrum at high volumes is key to kickstart their career. This is best achieved by...
Straights Update 16th May 2024

Straights Update 16th May 2024

Market Overview Wheat / Barley / Maize Grain markets entered a period of volatility in the last couple weeks on the back of a bullish USDA report and poor weather conditions. Friday’s USDA report was considered bullish for wheat, with 2024/2025 global ending...
Rearing healthy lambs

Rearing healthy lambs

Rearing healthy lambs   Rearing lambs can be a challenging yet rewarding experience for farmers. Balancing the nutritional needs of your flock whilst keeping costs low can often seem like a tricky balancing act. In this article, we explore five cost-effective...