N.Ireland
Two suspect cases of bluetongue are currently under investigation in Northern Ireland, according to DAERA.
Dairy
Livestock owners in the UK were warned against buying, selling or swapping leftover bluetongue vaccines through social media platforms.
Lakeland Dairies today (Tuesday, October 13) confirmed the price for milk for the month of September.
Annual global milk supplies are forecast to increase by 2.2% in 2026 due to strong flows in most major regions, according to Ornua.
The Barledziew pedigree Holstein herd out of south-west Scotland saw a top price of 5,800gns in its dispersal sale.
Two farmers from Northern Ireland will share their experiences in cutting carbon emissions on their farms at the Dairy Conference 2026.
Showbox Sires Embryo Extravaganza recently took place online, with a top price of $12,700 achieved in the US-based sale.
The newly emerging midge-borne Shamonda virus has been detected in Ireland in samples from three animals on two farms.
Agri-Business
Danish-Swedish dairy co-op Arla has said it will invest €63 million to grow its offering of skyr and cottage cheese.
The September edition of the monthly Border and Lakeland show and sale saw a top price of 3,700gns this week.
Keeping an eye on young stock in the final few weeks of grazing is important to ensure cattle achieve their target housing weights.
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced plans to invest NZ$1 billion (£420 million) to expand its protein manufacturing network.
Farmers across Northern Ireland are urged to be aware of the threat of bluetongue virus (BTV).
Lung scanning can detect respiratory disease in visibly healthy calves, new research from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute has shown.
The average price for European milk continued to rise in July for the third consecutive month with a €0.10 (+0.3%) increase.
With the autumn calving season approaching, farmers must be on the lookout for the risk of milk fever and any other metabolic issues.
Testing silage has always been a key element in forming a well-formulated, energy rich diet essential for milk production.
Given drought conditions in many regions, milk flows have been better than expected in the EU, according to a new report from Ornua.
Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway.
The Lakeland Dairies board has confirmed its August milk price. The processor will pay a base milk price of 39.1c/L.
Dairy sales are starting to pick up as we enter the back end of the season, with stock moving through Irish and UK marts once again.
Despite 942 cases of bluetongue confirmed in the UK during the 2026/2027 season so far, the dairy trade is still holding strong.
The Great Britain (GB) milking herd fell 2.2% year-on-year in July, though milk deliveries increased by 3%.
