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Pasture to Profit Update: Planning Ahead as Dry Conditions Continue
Many farmers across the UK are continuing to feel the effects of a challenging summer, with dry conditions persisting across much of the country.
August 13, 2026
Many farmers across the UK are continuing to feel the effects of a challenging summer, with dry conditions persisting across much of the country.
With dry conditions continuing across much of the UK, pasture management remains a key focus for dairy farmers looking to protect grass quality and maintain cow performance.
Since joining LIC last year, time has flown by, as I’ve met with customers and collaborated with the team to explore how we can become even more relevant to farmers maximising and optimising their milk from grass.
The Payne family’s dairying legacy began in Huntly in 1972, when Rex Payne purchased a neighbour’s herd of cows.
LIC is proud to recognise three outstanding bulls and their breeders as our 2026 International Sires of the Year.
One of the most important aspects of any dairy operation is the management of youngstock. Properly rearing heifers goes beyond good animal husbandry – it lays the foundation for achieving superior breeding outcomes and ensures your herd’s genetic potential is fully realised.
Over the past 20 years, technology has transformed dairy farming across the UK, helping farmers make smarter, more informed decisions.
In 1985, Kieran Wellwood left college and travelled to New Zealand, where he was exposed to rotational grazing – a grass management system which had gone out of favour in the UK around the 1960’s.
Getting the Farm Ready for the Season Ahead
Feed availability, cow condition and declining milk prices dominate discussions across the dairy sector
As the season transitions and weather patterns continue to shift, farmers across the region are navigating a mix of strong pasture growth, herd condition challenges, and tightening financial pressures. Below is a summary of key considerations for the weeks ahead.
