Technical Update: forage supplies

The extremely dry weather means grass has stopped growing and conserved forages are in short supply. This Technical Update gives information on stretching out forage supplies for the dairy herd.

Technical Update: The drought & milk supply

The 2018 drought is turning out to be one of the most serious long-term weather effects for more than 25 years and many are already comparing it with 1976. This Technical Update outlines the possible implications on milk supply.

What will Brexit mean for the UK Dairy Sector

Brexit is the single biggest factor to affect British agriculture for many generations. Its impact on trade relations, the form of future farm support, access to foreign markets and currency will be huge. Kite Consulting has put together this report to outline the possible ramifications of different forms of Brexit on the UK dairy industry, and to draw conclusions on the likelihood of each scenario.

Straights Update August 2017

The USDA published a significant Agricultural Statistics (WASDE) report on Thursday, 10th August which has taken the market by surprise...

Straights Update July 2017

There is increasing uncertainty in the market, and concern about hot dry conditions around the globe, particularly the US...

Straights Update April 2017

Protein prices have come down in recent weeks, and they could fall further...

Managing Volatility – October 2016

Managing risk in a volatile dairy market - read the full report HERE

Straights Update September 2016

There are signs now that the market is starting to turn, and rapeseed prices in particular could jump upwards in the next week or two...

In the Clover

Kite Consultant, Paul Macer, takes a look at clover.

After the referendum

The key short term effects for UK dairy farms