Agri-Business
26 young farmers complete Lakeland Young Farmer Programme
26 young farmer suppliers from Lakeland Dairies have completed the co-operative’s inaugural Young Farmer Programme, the business has said. The...
Dairy
Dairy
Improving milk components a priority for NI dairy farmers – breeding specialist
Improving milk components continues to drive the breeding programmes followed by the vast majority of milk producers in Northern Ireland....
Dairy
Controlling lameness before the housed period
Lameness is a scourge seen in over 10% of the national dairy herd, which becomes even harder to control at...
Dairy
Prevent calf pneumonia now to boost long-term performance
With the autumn calving season well underway and pens quickly filling with calves, farmers must keep a keen eye out...
Agri-Business
Sporadic outbreaks of BVD continue to cause concern – AHWNI
Sporadic outbreaks of bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) are continuing to cause concern, Animal Health and Welfare Northern Ireland (AHWNI) has...
Agri-Business
NZ farmers vote in favour of selling Fonterra’s consumer businesses
Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have given the go ahead for the co-op to sell its global consumer and associated businesses. Fonterra’s...
Dairy
Initiative calls on dairy farmers to help shape a sustainable industry
Dairy farmers across the UK are being called on to take part in virtual workshops that are designed to help...
Agri-Business
Spend on dairy products in GB up 6% year-on-year – report
Spend on cow dairy products in Great Britain has increased by 6% year-on-year, driven by a 7.3% increase in average...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to focus on cows that need an early dry-off
Over the coming weeks, farmers will be using milk recording data to decide which cows to need to be dried...
Agri-Business
Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment
Fonterra has announced a $75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, New Zealand....
Agri-Business
NZ farmers urged to ‘consider very carefully’ proposed deal in vote on Fonterra sale
Thousands of farmers in New Zealand are being urged to reject and “consider very carefully” their voting decision on a...
Agri-Business
Inclusion of women in agriculture ‘not just desirable – it’s essential’
The International Dairy Federation has published its Women in Dairy Report 2025, exploring efforts around the world – including Ireland-...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping needs to be carried out ahead of dry-off
As the days count down to the housing season and farmers prepare to dry off the herd, it is time...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to test the winter milking herd’s silage
As we gear up for the end of the final rotation, farmers must be testing their silage to ensure they...
Dairy
Dosing the herd ahead of winter housing
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing...
N.Ireland
DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has confirmed he will attend the World Dairy Summit 2025....
Agri-Business
Global milk outlook improved with annual output likely to grow by 1.9% – Ornua
The global outlook for milk has improved with annual output likely to expand by 1.9%, Ornua said. This will be...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Foot bath cows to protect against winter lameness
As the end of the grazing season approaches, farmers should be considering foot bathing their cows to protect against winter...