by John Allen, Becki Leach
Kite Consulting provide business services to the entire food supply chain, from farmer to retailer and are widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading dairy consultancy companies.
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April 11, 2025
After Chris’ report this week on the Kite Podcast, Will and Ben bring you a timely spring update, joined by Kite Consultant Marcus Doig and Cumbrian dairy farmer Paddy Morris-Eyton. They share insights into the potential long-term effects of this spring’s weather on forage and milk flows, they also discuss the impact of recent market fluctuations, including milk price feed price ratio and the ongoing demand for beef on breeding strategies for dairy farmers. The conversation delves into the current state of grass growth across various regions, the challenges posed by dry conditions and the implications for farm management as we move deeper into the season.
April 4, 2025
This week, after Chris’ milk market report, Will and Ben dive into the important topic of Johne’s disease management as they discuss the recent launch of Phase Three of the National Johne’s Management Plan. They are joined by Karen Bond, Veterinary Technical Advisor at National Milk Records (NMR), along with Ben Watts, Kite's Head of Technical and Innovation, and Norfolk farmer Jonny Burridge. They discuss the new phase of the plan which builds upon the previous efforts aimed at controlling and reducing the incidence of this disease, focusing on risk management, best practice and the implementation of effective control strategies. The conversation explores the practical & financial implications of the management plan on farms, the changes with the average test value and the importance of data in successfully managing Johne’s disease to make sure phase three is a success.
March 28, 2025
This week, Will and Ben explore the crucial topic of soil organic carbon, delving into its definition, benefits and ways to enhance its presence in our soils. They are joined by Robert Nightingale, Sustainability Technical Lead at Frontier Agriculture and Kite's Sustainability Lead, Helen Dent, along with everyone's favourite dairy market analyst, Chris Walkland. The discussion covers the significance of soil organic carbon in relation to climate change, soil health and farm resilience and how in the future, building soil organic carbon will become one of the tools in the carbon reduction journey. Helen shares insights from her newly released report on soil carbon, while Rob discusses practical steps farmers can take to improve their soil management practices. Together, they highlight the importance of understanding and measuring soil organic carbon as a vital component of sustainable farming .
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