N.Ireland
Milk pool caught in crosshairs of tariffs trade war – IBEC
The milk pool between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is caught in the crosshairs of a trade war...
Dairy
Dairy
FAO: Improved productivity key to less antibiotic use in livestock
A new study led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and research partners highlights that...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Strict milking routine to keep mastitis at bay
We are now coming towards the end of the calving season, which means the milking routine can become more consistent...
N.Ireland
Bovine tuberculosis can be fully eradicated – AFBI
Research scientists at the Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI) are confirming that bovine tuberculosis (bTB) can be fully eradicated in...
N.Ireland
Grass growth rates set to take off
Grass growth rates in Northern Ireland are expected to increase significantly over the next seven to 10 days. The current...
Dairy
Ensuring the successful gradual weaning of calves
Many calves will be approaching eight weeks of age in the coming days and weeks, which means the gradual weaning...
Dairy
Reacting to tight grass supplies: More silage or concentrates?
Grass growth is gradually improving with milder and damper conditions in store, but many farmers are getting tight on grass...
N.Ireland
Former UK sheep shearer excels at New Zealand share milking
By Chris McCullough Having spent most of his time travelling the world shearing sheep, UK-born Will Hinton has changed farming...
Dairy
Calf scour threat increases as bacterial load in sheds multiplies
We are now at that stage of the calving season when fewer cows are calving down and calf pens are...
Agri-Business
Fonterra reports increase in first half profit and earnings
Fonterra has reported a half year profit after tax of NZ$729 million, which is up 8% on the corresponding period...
Dairy
Fonterra offers $250,000 in grants for wetlands restoration
Fonterra has embarked on a new partnership with NZ Landcare Trust offering NZ$250,000 in grants for wetlands restoration. In total,...
N.Ireland
Dairy conference to focus on profit from high-yielding cows
AgriSearch is set to host a major dairy conference, ‘High Output Dairy Herds – Profit from Performance’, on April 15...
N.Ireland
Identifying paddocks for early spring reseed & clover incorporation
It is crucial that farmers begin walking their paddocks and reviewing the annual tonnage of each paddock on their farms...
N.Ireland
Livestock’s role in global society focus of Galway conference
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will host its 2025 conference in Galway in the coming weeks where the...
N.Ireland
Slurry & fertiliser: Time to look at making quality first-cut silage
Getting nutrients out on first-cut silage ground will become a priority on many farms over the coming days and weeks...
N.Ireland
How much crude protein should be in your dairy nuts?
At this time of year, when cows are usually in and out grazing due to weather conditions, the question often...
Dairy
Arla investigation into alleged abuse at dairy farm 'ongoing'
Dairy co-operative, Arla, has confirmed it has suspended one of its dairy suppliers while it investigates allegations of animal abuse...
Dairy
Japan’s dairy farmers unlock energy potential of cow manure
Japanese researchers have harnessed the latent energy potential of cattle manure, successfully converting the agricultural by-product into biogas, which has...
