Dairy
UCC researcher to investigate the rise of commercial cattle farming in Europe
A University College Cork (UCC) researcher’s project has received €2 million in EU funding to investigate how commercial cattle farming...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI: Longer term outlook for milk remains upbeat
Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is indicating that the longer term outlook for milk remains...
Dairy
Price and quality key factors for dairy consumers – survey
Dairy consumers are more interested in feeling confident about the quality assurance of the products they buy than in getting...
N.Ireland
How can good ventilation improve calf welfare?
Ventilation will be key to calf health over the coming months according to Gareth Beacom, beef and sheep adviser with...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
World food commodity prices declined in November, led by lower international quotations for all major staple foods except cereals, according...
N.Ireland
NI dairy farmers facing one of ‘toughest financial squeezes in recent memory’
Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) agricultural spokesperson, Samuel Morrison, has highlighted the pressure now coming on dairy incomes in Northern Ireland....
Dairy
Using data to cut dairy methane emissions
Carbon footprint and methane emissions are among the most prominent and urgent issues facing dairy farmers today. Agriland talked to...
Dairy
Ensuring the correct BCS is achieved this winter
Body condition scoring (BCS) the herd now and throughout the winter is crucial for a successful dry period and to...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm
Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd, where two suspected cases of bluetongue virus were...
Dairy
RUAS to host emergency bluetongue meeting on Winter Fair
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) is to host an emergency meeting today (Monday, December 1) to assess the potential...
Dairy
Winter milking: Finding the ‘sweet spot’ with concentrates
With winter milking being a costly system, ensuring you formulate the appropriate diet is essential in boosting margins. Concentrates play...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Correcting cow flow this winter
With cows now in for winter housing and farm roadways quieting down, it is time to address any issues with...
Dairy
Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya
By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II after it was seen docked in...
Agri-Business
Fonterra narrows farmgate milk price forecast
One of the world’s largest dairy co-operatives and processors, New Zealand-based Fonterra, has provided an update on its forecasted farmgate...
Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Neighbouring farmers join forces to sell direct to public
By Chris McCullough Selling milk direct to consumers is a path many dairy farmers have taken, mostly using vending machines...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert
The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
N.Ireland
How important is a good winter diet in terms of calf health?
Ahead of spring calving, farmers need to remember that an inadequate pre-calving diet during the dry period can have a...
