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In Leicestershire, Ben Wade is currently in his sixth autumn calving season on his arable conversion farm. With 50 cows recently sold, he is on track to finish calving within the next seven weeks. The 350-cow herd, known for its Irish Holstein genetics, has been a focus for Farmers Weekly. Deputy livestock editor Shirley Macmillan explores Wade’s use of standing hay for dry cows and his upcoming plans to fully house the cows. For more information on dairy and beef calving, visit: https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/husbandry/calving.
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Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Plant Breeding.
