Dairy
Dairy-Tech 2026: Three finalists on Royal Diary Innovation Award shortlist
Three innovations have been shortlisted for this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award and will compete for the title when judging...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Frosty conditions impact livestock sales across Ireland
The recent cold snap and subsequent frosty conditions have impacted livestock sales across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern...
Dairy
Preparing for quality colostrum ahead of the calving season
As the calving season rapidly approaches, preparations must begin to ensure calves get the quality colostrum that they need. Antibody...
N.Ireland
Value of using data records to benchmark farm performance
While farmers cannot control weather, market prices or input costs, many of the key drivers of profitability are factors that...
N.Ireland
Death of family farm chronicled in new memoir
US-born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir titled Barn Gothic: Three Generations...
N.Ireland
266 cases of bluetongue in GB in 2025 season – Defra
Latest government figures show there have been 266 cases of bluetongue in Great Britain in the 2025 bluetongue season. According...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to draw up a herd health plan for 2026
As the 2025 season comes to an end, it is worth considering developing a herd health plan for 2026 to...
Dairy
Dry cow management ahead of the calving season
Over the next few weeks, it is important to continually asses your dry cow management to ensure cows calve down...
Dairy
Getting facilities prepared ahead of the calving season
With the calving season rapidly approaching for spring calvers, getting the sheds, equipment and facilities ready must be bumped to...
Dairy
UK dairy farmers urged to take part in national survey
The Dairy Roadmap has launched a nationwide survey on the biggest issues facing the UK dairy sector – including economics,...
Dairy
Designing a lameness control plan for 2026
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will...
N.Ireland
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, according...
Dairy
Do you have enough supplies for the Christmas period?
It is important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops...
Dairy
LAMMA sees a golden future ahead of this toilet for cows
A specialised toilet for cows that offers dairy farmers a practical way to reduce ammonia emissions has two awards in...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Calf management during the weaning period
With the breeding season kicking off this week alongside Christmas, it is easy to disregard the few late autumn calvers....
Rural Life
Cornish farmer fined after cow attacks
A 75-year-old man said he feared for his life after being attacked by cows while walking his dog on a...
Dairy
RUAS launches All Ireland ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched an all-island dairy cattle show competition – the ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’....
Beef
DAERA to introduce EID tagging for newborn cattle in NI
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce mandatory electronic...
