Agriland Team

GDT gets a lift in latest auction after 7 consecutive drops
GDT gets a lift in latest auction after 7 consecutive drops

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has got a lift in its most recent auction – event 225 –...

2019 Holstein Australia exchange winner announced
2019 Holstein Australia exchange winner announced

The Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) Holstein Australia Exchange returns for a third year, with a passionate young stockman awarded the...

Miller steals the show at Beef and Lamb Championship
Miller steals the show at Beef and Lamb Championship

This week’s Royal Ulster Beef and Lamb Championships belonged to Moneymore breeder Robert Miller, who sold two very special heifers...

Bayer cuts 12,000 staff as it exits animal health business
Bayer cuts 12,000 staff as it exits animal health business

A recent statement issued from Bayer has announced that the company intends to exit the animal health business in what...

Tiny live calf born in the US weighing just 4.5kg
Tiny live calf born in the US weighing just 4.5kg

A tiny calf, weighing just 4.5kg, was born in the US in recent days, appropriately named “Lil’ Bill” by the...

UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger
UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has announced that it is investigating the proposed merger of Lakeland...

UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger
UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has announced that it is investigating the proposed merger of Lakeland...

UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger
UK competition watchdog probes Lakeland LacPatrick merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has announced that it is investigating the proposed merger of Lakeland...

Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips

Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...

ASF outbreak reported for first time in Beijing
ASF outbreak reported for first time in Beijing

African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed on two farms in Beijing, the first cases in the Chinese capital, according...

A ‘no deal’ scenario: ‘The real fear is cheaper beef imports undermining our market’
A ‘no deal’ scenario: ‘The real fear is cheaper beef imports undermining our market’

A no deal scenario would have serious implications for Irish and Northern Irish farmers across many enterprises and it has...

A ‘no deal’ scenario: ‘The real fear is cheaper beef imports undermining our market’
A ‘no deal’ scenario: ‘The real fear is cheaper beef imports undermining our market’

A no deal scenario would have serious implications for Irish and Northern Irish farmers across many enterprises and it has...

UFU expresses concern at LacPatrick pricing
UFU expresses concern at LacPatrick pricing

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has responded to reports that LacPatrick producers will not be paid their promised bonus this...

Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh
Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh

An outbreak of suspected botulism has caused devastation on a dairy farm in Co. Fermanagh in recent days. A Department...

Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh
Devastating outbreak of suspected botulism in Fermanagh

An outbreak of suspected botulism has caused devastation on a dairy farm in Co. Fermanagh in recent days. A Department...

GDT takes hit for 7th consecutive auction
GDT takes hit for 7th consecutive auction

The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has taken yet another hefty blow at its most recent auction – event...

What is best practice when it comes to injecting my cattle?
What is best practice when it comes to injecting my cattle?

Over the course of an animal’s life, they will require many vaccinations and treatments. Whether treating cattle with specific medicines for...

Grain price: Brexit causing LIFFE wheat to move slightly
Grain price: Brexit causing LIFFE wheat to move slightly

The impact of Brexit could be seen on UK futures this week. The rise in sterling following the announcement of...