Dairy
When should concentrates be reduced?
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed...
Dairy
Dairy
Keeping up to date with fertiliser applications
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance...
Dairy
Conflict in Middle East ‘affecting’ global dairy sector – analysts
The global dairy sector is likely to experience “long lasting impacts” from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East according...
Agri-Business
FrieslandCampina announces €90 million whey protein investment
FrieslandCampina, one of the world’s “largest dairy companies”, has announced it is investing in its whey production network in the...
Dairy
Keeping on top of heat detection as breeding kicks off
With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of...
Dairy
Weed control needed as warm weather drives growth
With the weather conditions finally taking a turn for the better, grass growth is up, but unfortunately so is weed...
Agri-Business
Protein trend pushes whey powder prices to ‘record levels’ in Europe – report
The protein trend has pushed whey powder prices to “record levels” in Europe, according to a new report. Prices for...
Dairy
Are your heifers hitting target weights for weaning?
A lot of heifer calves will be approaching 10-12 weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely...
Beef
NFU: Next Welsh govt 'must give hope' of a future without bTB
The next Welsh Government must make “drastic changes” to bovine TB (bTB) policy to give Wales’ next generation of farmers...
Dairy
Hungry calves will ‘trade-off play’ to prioritise food – study
New research has found that dairy calves which are fed less complete tasks faster and remember more in pursuit of...
Agri-Business
GB milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity – AHDB
Milk supplies remain too far ahead of processing capacity in Great Britain, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) said. GB...
N.Ireland
What are the environmental pressures for bTB-restricted farms?
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) leads to a significant build up of environmental pressures on both dairy and beef farms. This is...
Dairy
Considering cell counts ahead of breeding
As the last of the cows calve down, identifying any high cell count ones will be critical in the lead-up...
Dairy
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...
Dairy
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...
Dairy
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...
Dairy
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...
Dairy
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....