Dairy
Overall decrease recorded in use of antimicrobials – WOAH
The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018,...
Beef
Agri-Business
Livestock methane-reducing product gets commercial contract in Oz
CH4 Global Inc. has announced the first commercial sale and supply of its Asparagopsis-based methane-reducing product for ruminant animals to...
Agri-Business
Potential foot and mouth case in UK a ‘concern’ for Irish farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that a suspected case of foot and mouth disease on a pig farm...
N.Ireland
Beef Focus: ‘Growing multi-species swards requires a total mindset change’
The Turley family, based in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, are suckler and beef farmers embarking on a new venture...
Beef
Table: The effect of low soil pH on fertiliser utilisation
On many beef and sheep farms, in particular where ground is rented, farmers can be reluctant to spend money on...
N.Ireland
Irish beef price surpasses UK price for first time in 11 years
The latest figures show that for the week ending May 28, the average Irish R3 steer price was 7c/kg ahead...
Beef
Brazil set to increase beef production by 35%
Brazil must increase its beef production by 35% between now and 2030 to meet the demands of the domestic and...
Beef
Tesco plant-based burger ad ruled 'likely to mislead'
An ad that ran across various media for a plant-based burger sold by Tesco has been ruled “likely to mislead”...
Dairy
Breed championships among highlights of Sommet de l’Elevage
The 31st edition of the Sommet de l’Elevage will be held from October 4-7, 2022 in Clermont-Ferrand, France with various...
Arable
Pesticide users: Deadline to register details approaching
Farmers that use professional Plant Protection Products (PPPs) and adjuvants are being reminded that the deadline to register their details...
Dairy
TB: RSPCA calls for cattle vaccination, not just badgers
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is calling on government to place focus on cattle-based...
Pig/Poultry
UK red-meat exporters visit the Philippines with AHDB
UK red meat exporters have taken part in the first Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) trade mission to Asia...
Agri-Business
Beef Focus: Managing rising costs on Fermanagh beef farm
Managing the rising costs on beef and sheep farms was the central theme of a series of farm walks hosted...
Grass
'Don't let high fuel costs put you off extra silage cuts'
Ecosyl silage specialist Peter Smith is urging farmers not to let high fuel costs deter them from making extra cuts...
Agri-Business
Less than half of levy payers respond to AHDB consultation
Less than half (42%) of levy payers responded to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB’s) Shape the Future consultation....
Agri-Business
First-time vendor sells bull for ‘world record’ price at Carlisle
What has been described as a world-record paid has been paid at the British Limousin Cattle Society’s annual May bull...
Agri-Business
Impact of conflict in Ukraine on global meat supplies
The thoughts of market analysts are now turning to the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on global meat supplies....
Dairy
Scotland: Views sought on changes to bovine TB Order
The Scottish government has today (Monday, May 9) opened a consultation on proposed amendments to the Tuberculosis (TB) (Scotland) Order...
