Mole Valley Farmers

Getting your calves off to the best start is crucial for maximising herd efficiency and profitability. Effective calf management is not just about healthy growth; it's also a key factor in reducing overall emissions. In this podcast, our experts share valuable insights on optimising calf management, from determining the ideal age for first calving to essential nutrition and health strategies. These practices are key to building a productive herd that’s not only profitable but also environmentally responsible. Presented by Seth Conway

Hear from Dairy Hygiene Specialist Mark Parkin and Riverford Organic Dairy's Herd Manager, Stuart Cock, on how the new and innovative teat hygiene product Virus Shield, exclusively available from Mole Valley Farmers, can help producers improve teat health, reduce carbon footprint and save energy costs. Speaking with farming presenter Seth Conway.

Experts warn that mineral deficiencies may be present in soils and crops this spring following one of the wettest winters on record. In this latest podcast, nutritionists and soil experts discuss the weather's impact on mineral levels and how farmers can avoid costly deficiencies in their stock. Presented by Seth Conway

Livestock farmers are facing forage shortages right across the UK following a challenging winter and wet spring. In this latest podcast, Mole Valley Farmers’ experts outline options for farmers facing forage shortages whilst safeguarding cow productivity and discuss cropping options producers should consider to safeguard feed resources for this coming winter. Presented by Seth Conway.

Hear how our latest partnership with Omega Crop can help you accurately predict daily grass covers from the comfort of your own home. In this podcast, Omega Crop co-founder Jared Bainbridge explains how new satellite technology predicts current grass covers and can forecast growth without walking fields and measuring by hand. Find out more about this groundbreaking technology by listening now. Presented by Seth Conway

Listen to our latest podcast on taking a balanced approach to establishing multispecies herbal leys as part of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). Our experts discuss key considerations, including establishment, how they can be grazed, and the pros and cons involved. If you’re considering establishing herbal leys as part of SFI, this is one podcast not to be missed. Presented by Seth Conway.

Join Mole Valley Feed Solutions’ Senior Nutritionist, Dr Robin Hawkey and Commercial Product Specialist from Lely, Jack McDill as they share their thoughts on automated milking and feeding systems. Hear about the importance of allowing the cow to express her natural behaviour, whilst supporting the liver, rumen, feet and udder. Good stockmanship, married with data analysis through the robot, is also a must. Hosted by Seth Conway. 

Hear how a revolutionary new weather station designed specifically for farmers gives more accurate information on the weather conditions on an individual field level, measuring everything from air temperature, humidity, soil temperature, and wind. Find out how it can be used on your farm in the coming season and save you time and money. Stefan Pederson from Cordulus and Lisa Hambly from Mole Valley Farmers are in conversation with Seth Conway.

Join Mole Valley Farmers' Head of Grassland and Forage Agronomy Lisa Hambly and Centre of Innovation and Excellence in Livestock's (CIEL) Dr Mark Young and Katrina Karpasitou in understanding why nitrogen matters in livestock production. This podcast will guide you from the soil up on how nitrogen can be used most efficiently on land and in animal diets. In conversation with presenter Seth Conway.

Our presenters discuss everything organic on this month’s Mole Valley Farmers’ Podcast. From the new dedicated organic feed mill at Uffculme, Devon and how that will benefit organic livestock producers to the latest on the organic markets and how organic farmers can maximise output from their land. This is one podcast not to be missed if you are an organic farmer. Listen now, hosted by Seth Conway