Agri-Business
Fonterra to expand butter production announcing $75m investment
Fonterra has announced a $75 million investment to expand butter production at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury, New Zealand....
Dairy
Agri-Business
NZ farmers urged to ‘consider very carefully’ proposed deal in vote on Fonterra sale
Thousands of farmers in New Zealand are being urged to reject and “consider very carefully” their voting decision on a...
Agri-Business
Inclusion of women in agriculture ‘not just desirable – it’s essential’
The International Dairy Federation has published its Women in Dairy Report 2025, exploring efforts around the world – including Ireland-...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping needs to be carried out ahead of dry-off
As the days count down to the housing season and farmers prepare to dry off the herd, it is time...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to test the winter milking herd’s silage
As we gear up for the end of the final rotation, farmers must be testing their silage to ensure they...
Dairy
Dosing the herd ahead of winter housing
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing...
N.Ireland
DCNI chief executive to attend World Dairy Summit 2025
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has confirmed he will attend the World Dairy Summit 2025....
Agri-Business
Global milk outlook improved with annual output likely to grow by 1.9% – Ornua
The global outlook for milk has improved with annual output likely to expand by 1.9%, Ornua said. This will be...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Foot bath cows to protect against winter lameness
As the end of the grazing season approaches, farmers should be considering foot bathing their cows to protect against winter...
N.Ireland
Achieving target weights for spring-calving heifers
As we approach the winter housing period, farmers must make spring-calving heifers a priority in an effort to achieve the...
N.Ireland
Heydon and Muir announce new TB cooperation project
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon, and his Northern Ireland counterpart Andrew Muir, have announced a new...
Dairy
Closing out the grazing platform on heavy soil farms
Heavy soil farms must put a strong focus on closing out the grazing platform following last week’s downpours. Many farmers...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Kenyan farmer cares more about genetics than milk yield
By Chris McCullough While most dairy farmers strive to breed a cow that can produce a lot of high quality...
Dairy
Dairy Council NI announces new chair and vice chair
The board of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has today (Wednesday, 8 October) announced that they have elected...
Agri-Business
WOAH confirms 2 outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Spain
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has confirmed two outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Spain. The first...
Dairy
Research: Investment needed to realise potential of dairy-beef
Dairy-beef is emerging as a strategic opportunity to enhance value, reduce waste, and reshape global beef supply chains, according to...
Dairy
Aim for at least one grazing on your autumn reseeded ground
Many farmers opted to reseed paddocks in August, which means many of these paddocks will be ready for a grazing...
Beef
Water and concentrate feeding is key to calf rumen development
With autumn calving is well and truly underway, focusing on the rumen development of young calves is a crucial aspect...
