Dairy
Walnutlawn Sidekick daughter claims top prize at UK Dairy Expo
The Borderway UK Dairy Expo returned on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 with the interbreed champion going to MAG...
Dairy
Dairy
GDT price index falls 2.8% after latest auction
The average Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index fell by 2.8% according to latest auction results published today (Tuesday, March...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods invests €210m in cheese production technology
Farmer-owned Arla Foods, has today (Monday, March 19) announced its largest ever investment into the UK with highly advanced production...
Dairy
Breeding season: Potential problem cows should be checked
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending...
Dairy
Is it time to prepare silage ground for the first cut?
Although there are still many cows in the shed, and grazing has not fully taken off yet, it’s now time...
Dairy
Identifying paddocks suitable for clover establishment
The importance of the role of the legume plant known as the clover, is growing on Irish farms. Legal requirements...
Agri-Business
Consumers’ interest in meat-free products is declining- AHDB
Meat and dairy products were a “hit” with consumers in January, according to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Red...
Dairy
Dairy 'Gold Cup' open day to be hosted by 2024 winners
The winner of this year’s National Milk Records (NMR) Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Gold Cup at Dairy-Tech,...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for February supplies
The Lakeland Dairies Board has decided on a price for milk supplied in February with the base price increasing for...
N.Ireland
Pneumonia in calf sheds now becoming a risk
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies appoints new chief financial officer
Cross-border dairy cooperative Lakeland Dairies has appointed Oliver McAllister as its new chief financial officer (CFO). McAllister has over 20...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Time to complete a calibration of your feeders
Most dairy farms are now well into calving. With a good number of cows calved, an important job to now...
Dairy
Are the days of early spring grazing over?
In recent years, the weather in February and March has had many farmers questioning whether early spring grazing is worth...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Moving calves to OAD feeding
Calves on many farms are now old enough to transition to once-a-day (OAD) feeding, which can reduce the workload considerably...
N.Ireland
Sustainability payment for over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland
Over 90% of milk supplied to Lakeland Dairies has signed up for the cooperative’s Sustainability Incentive Payment, ‘Farming for a...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Treating a calf with scour
During the calving rearing period, there is an increased risk of disease or sickness, with scour being the biggest risk...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Collecting, storing and reheating colostrum
The collecting, storing and reheating of colostrum or beestings will take place on the majority of dairy farms during the...
Dairy
Focus on silage quality for better milk margins – dairy expert
Harvesting high quality silage is vital for farms that will be milking cows in the shed next winter, and now...
