Industry News

WAG: A natural feed supplement aimed at producing healthy premium milk all year round is under development in Wales.  Cows grazing on fresh pasture in the summer produce milk with high levels of beneficial unsaturated fatty acids – but the levels fall dramatically in winter when they are fed on conserved feed. 

Growing retail & consumer pressure is demanding healthier diary products and one high street retailer has already announced payment incentives to farmers who achieve certain fat levels in their milk.
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MoD: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has published details of the 4 bidders shortlisted for a new national contract to manage its UK training estate.   

The National Training Estate Prime contract is worth up to £950m, covers approximately 200,000 hectares and will provide services ranging from managing air weapons ranges to providing laundry services or clearing snow & ice.
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