Agriland Team

Pneumonia in calves: What are the causes and how to prevent it
Pneumonia in calves: What are the causes and how to prevent it

Pneumonia in calves is the result of a complex interaction between viral and bacterial pathogens, environmental stress factors and the...

Arla aims to double sales to €600 million
Arla aims to double sales to €600 million

Arla is fast tracking its plans to become Europe’s e-commerce leader within the dairy sector. The dairy co-op aims to...

Dairy market analysis: Prices push higher amid strong demand
Dairy market analysis: Prices push higher amid strong demand

European dairy commodity prices pushed higher in recent weeks as strong demand continues to outweigh good milk supplies, according to...

Farm worker convicted after straw bales incident leaves cyclist brain damaged
Farm worker convicted after straw bales incident leaves cyclist brain damaged

A farm worker has been convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after failing to secure a load of...

Dairy advice: Tips for milking during Covid-19
Dairy advice: Tips for milking during Covid-19

With the country under current Covid-19 restrictions, it’s important that dairy farmers begin planning for the 2021 season. Most dairy...

Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations
Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations

With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations....

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price for December
Lakeland Dairies sets milk price for December

Lakeland Dairies has become the latest processor to announce its milk price for December, revealing a held base price with...

Variety ‘watch list’ for wheat yellow rust released
Variety ‘watch list’ for wheat yellow rust released

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has issued a ‘yellow rust watch list’ to help flag UK winter wheat...

New Holland’s BigBaler wins 2020 Good Design Award
New Holland’s BigBaler wins 2020 Good Design Award

New Holland Agriculture has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Good Design Award for the BigBaler 1290 High...

McAleer concerned over UK’s commitment to gene-editing
McAleer concerned over UK’s commitment to gene-editing

The chairman of Stormont’s Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Declan McAleer MLA, has cautioned against the public commitment...

Pics: Getting to grips with Massey Ferguson’s new MF 5S Series
Pics: Getting to grips with Massey Ferguson’s new MF 5S Series

Massey Ferguson has hit the ground running for 2021 with the recent launch of its MF 5S Series tractor range. All...

Working group on PGI status is 2021 priority for LMC
Working group on PGI status is 2021 priority for LMC

Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson expects 2021 to be a busy year for farmers, processers and...

Chicken plant in Scotland to remain open despite second Covid-19 outbreak
Chicken plant in Scotland to remain open despite second Covid-19 outbreak

A chicken processing plant, operated by 2 Sisters Food Group in Coupar Angus, Scotland, has been hit with a second...

Making the most of scanning day: What other jobs can be carried out?
Making the most of scanning day: What other jobs can be carried out?

With mid-season lambing flocks getting set to scan their ewes this month, a number of other jobs can be carried...

Is your farm prepared for a caesarean section?
Is your farm prepared for a caesarean section?

No farmer wants to see their cows requiring a caesarean section, especially during a busy calving season. Farmers often debate...

Prime cattle receive a price rise in Northern Ireland for the first week of 2021
Prime cattle receive a price rise in Northern Ireland for the first week of 2021

As the conclusion of Brexit occurred on January 1, 2021, fortunately the live export trade of cattle to Northern Ireland...

Steps to follow when feeding calves
Steps to follow when feeding calves

The calving season will soon be starting and with that comes the feeding of calves. A well-fed calf is better...

Key considerations to take into account when housing ewes
Key considerations to take into account when housing ewes

With the housing of ewes well underway on many farms and with some having housed for a few weeks now,...