Rural Life
Finalists announced for 2019 Holstein UK President’s Medal
Three Holstein Young Breeders (HYB) have excelled during the judging for the Holstein UK President’s Medal. The three finalists are:...
Dairy
Agri-Business
GDT hits 5 increases on the bounce in latest auction
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has hit five consecutive increases following the conclusion of the latest auction earlier today,...
Dairy
Northern Irish milk prices: A round-up for October as winter bonuses kick in
The main Northern Irish milk processors have all announced their prices for October supplies in recent days; below is a...
Dairy
What ‘type’ of labour will best suit my farm this spring?
It is never too early to begin preparations for the busy spring-calving period. This year, in particular, farmers will need...
Beef
Finishing cattle off mixed-species grasslands alone in the UK
An organic farmer in the UK has been finishing cattle – at 28 months – off mixed-species grasslands alone, while...
Dairy
October milk price announced for Kerry suppliers
Kerry Group has become the latest processor to reveal its milk price for October supplies, revealing an unchanged figure from...
Dairy
Lakeland sets milk price for October supplies
Lakeland Dairies has become the latest processor to announce its milk price for October supplies, revealing a slight increase in...
Agri-Business
Largest milk processor in US files for bankruptcy
Dean Foods, the milk processor in the US, has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, and is also in “advanced discussions”...
Rural Life
2019 Louise Hartley Award winner named
A young Borders Holstein breeder dedicated to the breed has won a prestigious award recognising those in the society who...
Beef
Sexed semen now accounts for almost 1 in 3 UK inseminations
Sexed semen now accounts for almost one in three inseminations in the UK, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Agri-Business
Nestlé joins GDT Oversight Board
Food giant Nestlé is set to join the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Oversight Board and become a bidder group member,...
Arable
‘When we stand on soil we’re standing on the rooftop to another world’
“When we stand on soil we’re standing on the rooftop to another world.” Dr. Christine Jones gave the attendance at...
Dairy
Grass growth: Could be time to pull the plug
While some farmers are continuing to graze, others have been forced to house animals due to the extremely heavy rain...
Dairy
Farmers' bid to take over Campbeltown Creamery fails
A bid by a group of farmers to take over their local creamery, saving it from closure has failed due...
Dairy
Ulster Grassland Society winter meeting announced
Ulster Grassland Society members will have the opportunity to see behind the scenes at one of Northern Ireland’s most impressive...
Dairy
New wave of NI workshops to focus on using antimicrobials on dairy farms
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has announced plans to host a further series of workshops on...
Dairy
15 steps to get the best results at drying off
“50% of all clinical mastitis cases, in the first 100 days of the next lactation, can be linked back to...
Agri-Business
Müller decision a 'sign of deep-rooted issues' in UK dairy
Milk processing giant Müller’s decision to serve notice and charge tiered haulage fees will have a “devastating” impact on Scots...
