Dairy
AHDB to host event focussed on reducing mastitis in dairy herds
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will host an event centred on reducing and managing mastitis in dairy herds in...
Dairy
Dairy
Logan family wins Dairy-Tech 2023 Gold Cup
The Logan family from Ayrshire, Scotland has been announced this year’s winner of the National Milk Records (NMR) Royal Association...
Beef
Mad cow disease discovered in one cow in Netherlands
A case of mad cow disease has been discovered on a farm in the Netherlands, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has...
Dairy
HDRF announces over £59,000 in new dairy research grants
The Hannah Dairy Research Foundation (HDRF) has announced three new research grants totalling £59,138 in its latest round of funding....
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Making cows identifiable to avoid mistakes
Making cows identifiable is important as dairy farmers make their final preparations for a return to milk production in 2023....
N.Ireland
DSM event: UK government policy is to produce more milk
Many dairy farmers within the European Union (EU) feel as if they are being encouraged, or pushed by policy, to...
Agri-Business
Dairy farmers must capitalise on cutting carbon, says agri retailer
Mole Valley Farmers, an agricultural retailer, has urged dairy farmers to capitalise on cutting carbon on their farms, which would...
Agri-Business
Danone considers sale of organic businesses in US
Danone has announced that it will explore strategic options, including a potential sale, for its organic dairy activity in the...
Agri-Business
UK dairy herd productivity has fallen over last decade - AHDB
Productivity on the typical UK dairy farm has fallen over the last decade, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
N.Ireland
Feeding colostrum to calves: Teat or tube?
Farmers are well aware of the importance of feeding calves high-quality colostrum within the first few hours of life. However,...
N.Ireland
Milk restriction negatively affects calves’ cognitive function – study
A recent study has found that a reduced milk allowance can disrupt calves’ ability to focus and learn, and can...
Dairy
Minister to address plans for agri sector at Dairy-Tech
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Mark Spencer will set out government plans...
Dairy
Fonterra moves to stop calf slaughtering on farms
Fonterra updated it terms of supply to stop the practice of calf slaughtering on farms for non-replacement animals unless there...
Agri-Business
Alltech: Global feed production steady in 2022
Global feed production remained steady in 2022 despite significant macroeconomic challenges that affected the entire supply chain, according to the...
Agri-Business
104kg drop in total milk yield across all breeds - NMR
National Milk Records (NMRs) Annual Production Report shows that total milk yield dropped by 104kg across all breeds compared to...
Dairy
Dairy-Tech 2023: 5 students shortlisted for farm health awards
Five students from colleges and universities across the UK have been shortlisted for this year’s Farm Health Management awards at...
N.Ireland
Savings of up to €8.40/bale with red clover silage swards
The increased cost of chemical fertiliser and summer drought has made the use of red clover silage (RCS) swards popular...
N.Ireland
Should I use calf jackets this calving season?
The use of calf jackets on dairy farms during the spring has become increasingly more popular, but do they have...
