N.Ireland
Increasing the saleability of non-replacement calves this spring
There has been, and will continue to be, an increased focus on the quality of non-replacement calves from dairy herds....
Dairy
Dairy
Farmers mustn't 'drop their guard' with liver fluke - SCOPS and COWS
Livestock farmers must not “drop their guard” when it comes to liver fluke, experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods grew revenues to €13.8bn in 2022
Arla Foods, the European dairy cooperative, grew its revenues by 23.2% last year to €13.8 billion, according to its latest...
Agri-Business
Milk price ‘correction’ on cards – Lakeland Dairies
Cavan-headquartered co-operative, Lakeland Dairies, has warned that there is likely to be a “significant” correction on milk price in the...
Beef
CAFRE tips to ensure a healthy calving season
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has shared advice from a College of Agriculture Food and Rural...
Dairy
Third Harper Adams University student in a row wins Dairy-Tech award
A Harper Adams University student was announced as the winner of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Dairy...
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
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...
