Dairy
NI dairy sector to gather and discuss boosting sustainability
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland is holding a sustainable dairy event to promote the need for NI dairy farms...
Dairy
Dairy
Growing threat of mycotoxins in silage
Last year saw many Irish dairy farmers confirming that cow performance had been impacted significantly by mycotoxins. These reports were...
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland: First-cut silage has average DM of just 24%
Extensive forage analysis carried out by United Feeds is confirming that first-cut silage made in Northern Ireland this year has...
N.Ireland
Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions...
Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Dairy
Ag policy in Wales is 'inhibitive' to dairy farmers - NFU Cymru
Farmers gathering at the returning Welsh Dairy Show are concerned that Welsh agricultural policy proposals are ‘inhibitive’ to many working...
Agri-Business
Forage specialist outlines key factors in grass silage value
Forage specialist Dr. Dave Davies spoke at the first of the 2022, Alltech-hosted ‘Making Silage Sense’ webinar series. The Wales-based...
N.Ireland
Reducing carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable – AFBI
Reducing the carbon footprint of dairy farms is achievable. However, a range of tools will be needed to effect change....
Dairy
Commercial goat dairy herd showcased to the public
An overcast day in Co. Tyrone provided the backdrop for the return of the Northern Ireland Goat Club’s in-person events,...
Dairy
ForFarmers national roadshow focuses on youngstock
Dairy farmers across the country are invited to attend their local ForFarmers youngstock roadshow this autumn. The events are part...
Agri-Business
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade
Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Dairy
Tirlán suppliers in NI to be paid under A+B-C model from 2025
All payments for milk supplied to Tirlán by Northern Ireland farmers will be made on an A+B-C model from 2025....
Agri-Business
Fonterra to invest $1 billion by 2030 to cut emissions
New Zealand dairy co-operative and processor Fonterra will invest NZ$1 billion (€582 million at the current exchange rate) by 2030...
Dairy
New partnership to result in more Irish bull genetics on UK farms
The British artificial insemination (AI) company Genus ABS has announced a partnership with Ireland Genetics also known as the National...
Beef
Health planning advice improved productivity on farms - HCC
In a recent Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) survey, over 50% of vets questioned said that delivering...
Beef
Welsh farmers discuss TB recommendations with minister
A National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru group of farmers has met with the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths to...
Dairy
Entries open for Royal Dairy Innovation Award
Entries are now open for the 2023 Royal Dairy Innovation Award for companies with a product or service exhibited at...
Agri-Business
New liver fluke manual will help farmers control the disease - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing...
