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New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that total confinement systems may negatively impact the ‘optimism’ of dairy cows. The research…
To help meet the demand from dairy farmers looking to expand, DeLaval has launched its ‘Think Big’ initiative. According to Teagasc National Farm…
A group of northern dairy farmers have called for their processors to follow suit with Glanbia Ireland, which this week announced it would…
Glanbia Ireland has told northern milk suppliers it plans to move to solids-based pricing by 2024. The butterfat base level was 3.8-3.84%. However,…
The island’s milk pool faces a “ridiculous scenario” where milk produced in the Republic of Ireland is often no longer deemed Irish if…
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has posted a decrease in index for the first time in nine outings – and the first…
Dairy farmers employing EU citizens are being reminded to check that they have applied to stay in the UK under the Settled Status…
With many dairy units now looking to turn out cows as soon as possible to help boost margins, farmers should be focused on…
Cutting grass earlier in the day could help speed up wilting – even in overcast conditions – according to in-house trials carried out…
The UK government has announced its decision to delay deadlines for changing border controls in relation to the import of products from the…
Lakeland Dairies has become the first processor to reveal its milk price for February, announcing an increased price for last month alongside a…
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is urging dairy producers to sign up for the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive,…
This week’s Dutch dairy auction has seen the full haul with significant increases posted across all four of the main dairy commodities today…
Northern Ireland dairy cooperative Dale Farm has unveiled new branding as part of a major growth strategy for the next three years. The…
Leading farm automation business, Lely, produced the 1000th Vector feeding system today (Tuesday, March 9) – a special milestone, as they have doubled…
Co. Down dairy farmer Cavan Johnston is calling for the Stormont Executive to provide improved levels of support for young people wishing to…
Sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) go hand-in-hand when it comes to maximising grass production and sward quality during the grazing season. In the…
Retail figures have shown strong growth in meat and dairy sales this January, following a winning Christmas for red meat. Red meat and…