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Oz dairy farmers call for 30c/L milk price increase amid Iran conflict
By Chris McCullough Dairy farmers in Australia are calling for the price of milk to increase by at least 30c/L...
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Limiting the drop in milk fat during spring grazing
A lot of dry farms will be starting or will have already started their second rotation, meaning milk fat content...
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Lameness control may be needed ahead of breeding
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, there will be a focus on keeping lameness...
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Lakeland Dairies increases March base milk price by 3c/L
The Lakeland Dairies board has today (Monday, April 13) agreed to increase the base price for milk by 3c/L for...
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How retained placentas can affect breeding
Retained placentas are a relatively common occurrence during the calving season, which can in turn affect the upcoming breeding season....
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Higher milk production led to longer shelf-life products in 2025 – AHDB
Milk deliveries in the EU increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year-on-year. This increased the production of...
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Preventing mastitis as cows hit peak milk production
Keeping mastitis out of the herd is crucial at this stage, as a lot of cows will be nearing peak...
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What does less protein and nitrogen mean for methane?
Does feeding less protein to cows over a longer period not only reduce nitrogen losses, but also affect methane emissions?...
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Spring grazing: Risk of negative energy balance
Unsettled weather means spring grazing is still quite messy, but its important to push on as the risk of negative...
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Fonterra and Greenpeace settle dispute over butter label
Fonterra and Greenpeace have agreed to resolve a dispute over labelling on butter. The proceeding concerns claims by Greenpeace that...
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Fonterra completes sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis
Fonterra Co-operative Group has today (April 1) completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to...
N.Ireland
Major dairy cattle show set to return to Cavan next month
The Emerald Expo is set to return for its 14th show event at the Virginia Show Centre in Co. Cavan...
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Dairy farmers and processors urged to take part in survey - ASCA
The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator (ASCA) Richard Thompson has launched a survey to assess the current state of the UK...
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Last of the cows to calf at risk of milk fever
As spring calving wraps up and breeding becomes the main concern, it is important that farmers keep an eye on...
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Animal protein ‘biggest driver of opportunity in food industry’
Dairy is “aligned with consumer preferences” and there are “many opportunities for long-term growth”. This is according to UK-based New...
N.Ireland
NI farm AD plant ‘producing all electricity required’
Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a technology that allows farmers to harness the energy contained in the slurries produced by their...
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The importance of selective breeding this season
With the breeding season fast approaching, it is time to start making selective decisions when it comes to both the...
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Farmers urged to check cows’ iodine status as goitre linked to abortions
Although spring calving is as good as wrapped up on a lot of farms, farmers are being advised to watch...