Dairy
Promoting efficiency and hygiene in the parlour
As we drift away from peak milk production, farmers will be focusing on holding solids through grass quality, but it...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Calling all dairy farmers – chance to win a €100 voucher
If you are a dairy farmer, and want to be in with a chance of winning of voucher valued at...
Agri-Business
Green light for merger of 2 global dairy giants
The merger between two of Europe’s – and the world’s – largest dairy companies has received the green light from...
Dairy
Fonterra raises 2026 outlook as milk collections stay strong
Fonterra co-op warned of the potential impacts of “ongoing geopolitical risks and inflationary pressures” as it confirmed its 2026/2027 farmgate...
Beef
BVD campaign leading to ‘significant reductions’ in antibiotic use
The ongoing BVD eradication campaign is already delivering animal health benefits across Ireland’s dairy and beef sectors. That’s according to...
N.Ireland
Reduced BVD restriction threshold from June in NI
Herd keepers are being reminded that the threshold for applying bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions is to reduce. From...
Dairy
Foot bathing to reduce risk of infectious diseases
Pathogens that cause infectious diseases are usually the biggest burden during the housing season, but the risk of infections could...
Dairy
Fly control as warm front rolls in
With warm weather forecast for the week ahead, fly control must be prioritised to keep the herd in healthy condition....
Dairy
Managing calves as they are turned out to grass
The poor spring has lead to a lot of farms still having calves housed despite weaning taking place a number...
Dairy
Embryo survival: The key to success this breeding season
Considering how advanced breeding has got, it is easy to get so caught up in statistics and what is being...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Making best use of grazing land on a Norway farm
By Chris McCullough Most dairy farmers have received that fateful call from neighbours, or indeed police, informing them the cows...
N.Ireland
‘Sustainable growth is a must’ for all dairy stakeholders – Dale Farm CEO
Dale Farm is using Balmoral Show 2026 as a platform to profile its significant investment plans for the future. This...
Dairy
South Africa FMD crisis escalates as cows reinfected after vaccination
By Chris McCullough Farmers in South Africa that have already vaccinated their cattle for foot and mouth disease (FMD) are...
Dairy
When will the stock bull take over from AI?
Breeding is well underway now, yet not too many fields you look into will have stocks bulls out yet, as...
N.Ireland
Next phase of NI Bovine Genetics Project launched
The next phase of the Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) in Northern Ireland has been announced. A new online livestock genetics portal and the eagerly-awaited cattle genotyping scheme were both launched today (Wednesday,...
Beef
AHDB red meat and dairy campaign to continue after ASA investigation
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced today (Wednesday, May 12) that its campaign, ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’, will...
N.Ireland
Vets to update on BVD at cross-border public meeting
A major cross-border public meeting will take place on bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) this month. All interested stakeholders are invited...
Dairy
When should concentrates be reduced?
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed...