Step 1: The promise of higher yields and better margins

摘要

UK milk production from black-and-whites is significantly less than that in many other European countries and if we are not careful the gap may get even wider. That is the stark warning from Dr Michael Marsden, technical manager at KW Alternative Feeds (part of AB Agri), who believes higher UK yields would lead to better margins. And he should know as he spends a lot of his time visiting and advising on overseas farms and illustrates his belief with the fact the Swedes are doing in excess of 9000 litres, and Holland and Italy more than 8000 against our 7400 litres, although he is the first to concede none are as grass-based as we are.