A NEW service has been launched for Müller Direct farmers aimed at helping them build resilient businesses for the future.

Müller Farm Insight offers real time data, welfare tools and benchmarking which could lead to significant improvements and cost savings for Müller Direct’s 700 farmer suppliers.

The specialised and technical service will be fully funded by Müller and provided by AB Sustain, and is in place for farmers who would like to improve the performance of their dairy enterprise and increase their margins through practical recommendations.

A trained farm advisor will walk the herd with participating farmers to assess and agree the current status of their herds, recording the information directly onto a tablet. The process takes a couple of hours and ends with an easy to read printed report and detailed discussion.

The service is optional and Müller Direct farmers are being contacted directly to discuss in further detail.

Rob Hutchison, agriculture director at Müller said “From showcasing herd performance in simple monetary terms and highlighting potential margin gains, to identifying cost savings and best practice benchmarking, the launch of Müller Farm Insight marks a real milestone as we continue to help our supplying farmers build successful dairy businesses for the future."

Mr Hutchison claimed that one Müller farmer had seen £17,850 worth of savings after implementing the recommendations from a recent farm visit.

“Whilst this may not be typical or achievable in every case, it is a hugely beneficial service which we look forward to discussing with our 700 Müller Direct farmers.”