Dairy
First Milk September milk price increases by 1ppl
First Milk has announced that its September member milk price will increase by 1.0ppl to 42.0ppl for its manufacturing standard...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Number of GB dairy producers drops by nearly 6%
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain has declined by nearly 6%, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
N.Ireland
Ayrshire cattle breeding – the South African experience
Members of the World Ayrshire Cattle Federation visited Crumlin in Co. Antrim to view the renowned Ravenhill herd of John...
N.Ireland
UK livestock farmers warned about fungi in grain
Livestock farmers in the UK are being urged by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to be familiar with...
N.Ireland
Grazing 650 dairy cows year-round in south Australia
Karl Munden, from Victoria in south Australia judged the dairy classes at this year’s Limavady Show. Back home, he milks...
Agri-Business
Start-up carbon butter team backed by Bill Gates
U.S. start-up, Savor, has received financial support from Bill Gates for paving the way for the production of synthetic butter...
Agri-Business
Pembrokeshire Creamery launches Blas y Tir Welsh milk brand
Pembrokeshire Creamery has launched its own range of Welsh milk under the Blas y Tir brand. The Blas y Tir...
Dairy
Ayrshire Food Hub to discuss role of data in dairy business decisions
Ayrshire Food Hub will discuss how using data on a farm can help make informed decisions to help with the...
Agri-Business
First Milk increases member milk price to 41.0ppl for August
First Milk has announced that, from August 1, 2024, its member milk price will increase to 41.0ppl for its manufacturing...
N.Ireland
Farm orgs query Tirlán on milk price paid to farmers in NI
Tirlán has been asked by farmer representatives to explain what it sees as a “differential” between the milk price paid...
N.Ireland
Legislation gives NI dairy farmers ‘power to challenge contracts’
Northern Ireland dairy farmers now have the power to challenge contracts via a third party if they believe their milk buyer...
Agri-Business
Hoof-health registry to aid better UK herd mobility - AHDB
A hoof-health registry is set to support producers as they strive to breed for better herd mobility, and will improve...
Dairy
Likely that range in milk pricing will 'widen' - Kingshay
Kingshay’s senior farm services manager has said it is likely that the range in milk pricing, even within contracts, is...
Environment
Supermarket groups back feed trials to cut methane emissions from UK farms
Supermarket giant Tesco is backing a new four month methane-reducing feed supplement trial with a major dairy supplier in the...
Dairy
New dairy contract legislation is a 'positive move forward' - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said new dairy contract legislation coming into effect marks a “positive move...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for June
The board of Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the price for milk supplied in June will see an increase in...
Dairy
Would you drink vodka from milk carton-inspired packaging?
Black Cow Vodka has launched new milk carton-inspired packaging for its Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka product. The world’s first...
N.Ireland
Record entry of sheep and cattle at Omagh Show 2024
Omagh Show 2024 enjoyed a record entry of sheep with classes continuing on well into the afternoon. The event’s chief sheep...
