Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Dairy
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Neighbouring farmers join forces to sell direct to public
By Chris McCullough Selling milk direct to consumers is a path many dairy farmers have taken, mostly using vending machines...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert
The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
N.Ireland
How important is a good winter diet in terms of calf health?
Ahead of spring calving, farmers need to remember that an inadequate pre-calving diet during the dry period can have a...
Dairy
Reasons to keep silage waste to a minimum this winter
As grass availability continues to fall, the majority of farmers will be feeding silage whether cows are housed or not....
Dairy
Keeping thermoduric bacteria levels low in late lactation
Thermoduric bacteria levels often climb at this time of the year, as environmental conditions change and the herd’s routine changes...
Dairy
Bold solutions for agri sector discussed at Methane Connect
If there was a theme to Methane Connect in Paris this week, it was multi-pronged solutions. Across several talks, pitches,...
Dairy
Autumn milk output reported to be on the rise in Northern Ireland
Despite a return to more challenging market conditions, autumn milk output continues to increase in Northern Ireland. Semex regional manager,...
Dairy
Watch: Shipping 1,600 cows from Waterford to Algeria
Agriland got an exclusive look inside the MV Alondra livestock-carrier, where 1,600 purebred Friesian heifers are currently on board en...
N.Ireland
New vet lead appointed to Ai Services and Eurogene
Ai Services and Eurogene have appointed a new group veterinary officer to advance artificial insemination (AI) and bull genetics. Dr....
Agri-Business
Analysis: Butter market continues to weaken
The butter market continues to weaken despite the seasonal period in which additional demand would typically provide support, according to...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Keeping SCC below 100
As winter milking is already a costly system, keeping the somatic cell count (SCC) down is crucial in order to...
Dairy
Trial: Feed by-products can be used to boost early lactation milk yields
Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) scientists have confirmed the role of feed by-products in boosting early lactation milk yields in...
Dairy
Long-term global dairy demand may well outpace supply
A new technical bulletin by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) points strongly to global dairy demand exceeding milk output over...
Dairy
Is it worth moving to once-a-day milking?
Many farmers may be wondering whether it is worth considering the move to once-a-day (OAD) milking for some time before...
Dairy
Milk supplies ‘running too far ahead’ of global demand, warns analyst
Farmers have been warned to expect a “bumpy ride” when it comes to milk supplies and global demand. According to...
Dairy
Ensuring the last of the autumn calves get adequate colostrum
With the vast majority of the calves on the ground from October, farmers need to ensure November calves are still...
Dairy
Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns
Since January 1, 2025, all conventional dairy farmers in Denmark with more than 50 cows are required to reduce methane...