Dairy
GDT index dips again to mark 5 decreases on the trot
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight drop to mark five consecutive decreases over the last two...
Dairy
Dairy
Dairy farmers warned of impact of heat stress on dry matter intake
With temperatures now regularly reaching 20° and beyond, dairy farmers are being warned that cows are extremely susceptible to heat...
Dairy
Rejuvenating swards: Which option is best?
Maintaining grass quality during mid-season grazing is important. Farmers can maintain quality by entering ideal grazing covers of 1,300 -...
Agri-Business
Dairy and whiskey sectors stress need to protect cross-border supply chains
Three associations representing the all-island Irish dairy and whiskey sectors in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are...
Dairy
Body condition scoring in autumn-calving cows
While spring-calving herds are mid-way through their milk production season, most autumn-calving herds are approaching the end of theirs. Cows...
Dairy
Boost calf daily liveweight gain this summer with ad-lib feeding
Dairy farmers are being advised to consider ad-lib feeding this summer to boost dairy heifer calf-growth and lifetime yield potential....
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies announces milk price for May
Lakeland Dairies has become the first processor to reveal its milk price for the month of May - revealing an...
Agri-Business
Success at the double as creamery’s mellow Double Gloucester cheese crowned best in Wales
A farmer-owned creamery in North Wales is celebrating after its tasty Double Gloucester cheese scooped a gold award and went...
Dairy
Farming unions warn of rising dairy production costs and unstable milk prices
The UK farming unions are warning that the dairy industry is facing an extremely challenging year on the back of...
Agri-Business
Tackling emissions through methane-reducing masks for cows
A new strategic partnership aims to tackle methane emissions in the dairy industry - through the use of methane-reducing masks...
Dairy
Grazing targets for replacement dairy heifers
The rearing of heifers contributes a significant cost to dairy systems, yet can be the most commonly overlooked component. Grazing...
Agri-Business
Sommet de l’Élevage confirms plans for extended live show in October
Organisers of one of Europe's largest livestock shows, the Sommet de l’Élevage, have confirmed that they plan to host a...
Dairy
GDT drops slightly for fourth consecutive auction
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight drop to mark four consecutive decreases over the last two...
Dairy
Is your stock bull fit for purpose?
Most spring-calving dairy herds typically start breeding in early May, so by now most farmers should have completed four weeks...
Agri-Business
Muller and First Milk reveal increase in milk prices
Muller and First Milk have both confirmed that suppliers are set to receive an increase in milk prices in the...
Beef
Wilting silage – is it worthwhile?
Wilting is one of the most important steps when making high quality silage - wilting increases the dry matter (DM)...
Beef
AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI
There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
Dairy
FUW encourages people to celebrate World Milk Day
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is encouraging consumers across the world to raise a glass to milk – and...
