Agri-Business
Arla Foods Ingredient’s acquisition sees approval
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, Volactive. The regulator’s...
Dairy
Dairy
Autumn calving: Achieving 100 SCC in the first 100 days
As we are now into the thick of autumn calving, it’s important to be considerate of keeping your somatic cell...
Agri-Business
Cattle methane vaccine project receives $9.4m in funding
Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, has provided $9.4 million (€8.7 million) in funding towards a project examining the viability of a...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Getting prepared for a smooth drying off
Cows are coming in for winter housing and grazing 2024 is finishing up, which means the next job on the...
Dairy
UK watchdog sets out concerns about baby formula market
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today (Friday, November 8) issued a new report that sets out its concerns...
N.Ireland
DAERA report shows 44% fall in total farm income farming in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released the Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture, 2023, which...
N.Ireland
Tesco launches dairy sustainability partnership with Arla and Müller
Tesco has announced today (Monday, November 4) the launch of a farmer-led partnership with milk suppliers, Arla and Müller UK...
Dairy
The importance of good hygiene as cows come in for housing
We are now entering the final few weeks of the grazing season, and hygiene must be front and centre as...
N.Ireland
Analysing herbage production and rectifying soil fertility
The grazing year is coming to a close and now that cows are gradually approaching the housing period, herbage production...
Agri Politics
Strutt & Parker: Budget will increase farm's inheritance tax liability
Property Consultancy firm, Strutt & Parker, has issued a statement detailing the implications of Labour’s budget, which was delivered by...
Dairy
Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: 1,500-cow operation in Shrewsbury
This week’s Dairy Focus takes us to a farm where Breffni Daly where has been managing a 1,500-cow operation on...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Prioritising calf health this autumn
Calving is well underway for the autumn calving herds, meaning that calf health must be prioritised, as it will ensure...
N.Ireland
The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
Dairy
Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
N.Ireland
Why is the inclusion of dairy important in the diets of older people?
The inclusion of dairy products in the diets of older adults can reduce the number of falls and bone fractures...
N.Ireland
Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
