Rural Life
Milk consumption increased body mass of ancient humans
A new study has shown that consumption of animal milk in some parts of the world between 7,000 and 2,000...
Dairy
Dairy
GDT appoints Charlie Hyland as new chair of board
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has announced that it has appointed Charlie Hyland as the independent chairman of GDT’s board of...
Dairy
Lancashire breeder awarded Holstein UK President's Medal
Holstein UK presented its President’s Medal award to Natasha Kirby at the International Semex Conference in Glasgow yesterday evening (Monday,...
Agri-Business
Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%
One of the world’s largest dairy companies, Danone, has announced today (Tuesday, January 17) a global action plan to reduce...
Agri-Business
Investigations into Jersey cattle deaths are 'continuing'
Jersey’s environment minister, Jonathan Renouf, has said that the “testing process is continuing” to discover the cause of death of...
N.Ireland
DAERA and CAFRE advise on how to efficiently house calves
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has highlighted the “crucial role in rearing” that calf housing maintains,...
Dairy
Three finalists shortlisted for Royal Dairy Innovation Award
Three finalists have been shortlisted, from over 25 entries, for this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award. They are: SmaXtec –...
Dairy
Milk prices set to change direction - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that farmgate milk prices are set to change direction after a...
Dairy
DeLaval celebrates 100 years in Britain
Dairy equipment specialist DeLaval has traded in Britain for 100 years as of today (Tuesday, January 10), following its establishment...
Environment
Danone ‘surprised’ by accusations regarding plastics use
Global dairy company, Danone, has said that it is “surprised” by an accusation regarding its use of plastics along its...
Beef
British Cattle Breeding conference returns to 'challenge traditions'
The British Cattle Breeding conference will focus on the theme of ‘Challenging Traditions’ when it returns to celebrate its 75th...
Agri-Business
World meat prices fell in December
A decline in demand drove international bovine meat prices down in December, according to the latest Food Price Index report...
N.Ireland
BullWise now the main disributor for CRV in ROI and NI
Ireland is set to see the introduction of new artificial insemination (AI) company to the market called BullWise. The company...
N.Ireland
Study: Environmental impacts of dairy beef halved
A study has revealed that a new way of calculating the environmental footprint of foodstuffs leaves the impacts of animal-based...
Agri-Business
Nordic food company ceases dairy to produce oat drinks
One of the Nordic region’s largest food companies, Fazer, has signalled its intention to cease dairy production and focus on...
Dairy
TV star Dr. Ranj Singh joins AHDB campaign
TV presenter and National Health Service (NHS) doctor Ranj Singh has joined a morning milk round today (Wednesday, January 4)...
Dairy
Dairy-Tech returns to Stoneleigh Park next month
Dairy-Tech, a tailored event for the next generation of dairy farmers showcasing new technology and skills, will return to Stoneleigh...
Dairy
Focus on trade needed for UK dairy to 'compete at global level'
Dairy board chair of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Michael Oakes, has said that trade and regulatory policy is needed...
