Entries by Sam Rex

The Future of the Liquid Milk Processing Sector

Kite Consulting launches new analysis of liquid milk sector
Kite Consulting has today launched “The Future of the Liquid Milk Processing Sector” – a report containing an analysis of the sector that considers the short and long-term challenges it faces and what farmers need to be aware of when planning their long-term future.

Feeding Sustainable Soya Technical Update

The World demand for soya beans is growing every year
because of the increasing human demand for soya oil to meet
population growth (Sustainable Food Trust). Approximately
80% of soya oil is used for human food, and 20% for industry,
pharmaceuticals and biodiesel.

Palm Oil Technical Update

Sustainability is a key concern for everyone working in food
production. Agriculture faces the challenge of increasing food
production to efficiently supply the demands of the growing
population, while reducing resource use and addressing
consumer demands and concerns for the environment.

Kite Update – July 2019

In this issue…

• Feeding using amino and fatty acids
• Environmental legislation
• Kite consultant undertakes Nuffield
Scholarship
• Staying safe on the farm
• Antibiotic Guardian Awards

Kite Update – April 2019

In this issue…

• The mycotoxin menace
• Breeding for your milk contract
• Getting the best from multicut silage
• Learnings from New Zealand
• Promote and protect dairy

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.