The Jersey Cow – Key Cattle Breeds

The Jersey Cow – Key Cattle Breeds

With a focus on dairy, we explore key cattle breeds, beginning with the Jersey cow. In this series we will highlight a different breed’s unique role in UK dairy farming, from the high-yielding Holstein-Friesian to the resilient Ayrshire.   The Jersey Cow The...
UK Maize Crops – The Season So Far

UK Maize Crops – The Season So Far

Bright Maize business manager Charlie Dolphin looks at how UK maize crops are faring this year and finds that among a mixed bag some crops have performed exceptionally where good husbandry and favourable conditions have come together.  Forage maize growers who manged...
John Froelich and the Evolution of the Tractor

John Froelich and the Evolution of the Tractor

As part of our pioneer series, we explore the legacy of John Froelich, the visionary inventor behind the world’s first gasoline-powered tractor. Froelich’s ground-breaking work revolutionised farming practices, paving the way for the modern agricultural...
UK Milk Consumption: A Glass Half Full

UK Milk Consumption: A Glass Half Full

A glass half full: UK milk consumption and trends: Bright Maize business manager Charlie Dolphin delves into the white stuff and gauges its importance and role to the modern consumer. Milk has long been a staple in the British diet, forming a crucial part of daily...