N.Ireland
What do we need to measure to drive mid-season performance?
In the second half of the year, cow performance will begin to eventually drop off, but there are a number...
Dairy
Dairy
Dairy advice: Be wary of bloat in high-clover paddocks
The second half of the year which is often associated with the risk of bloat increasing, as clover content is...
Agri-Business
FrieslandCampina reports 20% increase in first half operating profit
Dutch dairy co-op FrieslandCampina has reported higher revenue and improved profitability in the first half (H1) of 2025. The latest...
Agri-Business
65,000t fertiliser facility officially opened in Bristol
Glasson Fertilisers, a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of agricultural fertiliser products and a subsidiary of Wynnstay Group Plc., has...
N.Ireland
Judge revealed for Diageo Baileys Champion Cow contest
The organisers of the Diageo Baileys Champion Cow have confirmed that this year’s competition will be judged by an Italian...
Agri-Business
AHDB: EU market of 'paramount importance' for UK agri-exports
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announced that recent analysis is forecasting a steady red meat and dairy export...
Beef
Substantial entry of sheep at Castlewellan Show 2025
Almost 900 sheep graced the competition rings at this year’s Castlewellan Show with tremendous weather and crowds adding to the...
Dairy
Do you know what’s causing lameness on your farm?
Lameness can become a huge issue on dairy farms at this time of the year as cows are still holding...
Dairy
Managing stomach & lungworm in calves in damp, warm conditions
Going from a period of severe heat to a period of rain in a matter of a few days suits...
N.Ireland
Farmers welcome ruling on ‘anti-dairy’ cinema ad
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) and Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) have welcomed the ruling to uphold complaints against...
Agri-Business
Müller invests £45 million in Yew Tree Dairy plant
Müller UK & Ireland has announced plans to invest £45 million into its Skelmersdale milk processing plant following its acquisition...
Agri-Business
Two Welsh brands collaborate on premium butter range
Two renowned Welsh brands have recently collaborated to create a premium range of salted butter. The popular family-run Castle Dairies...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Heat will test water systems and troughs on farms
Over the last number of days, the severe heat has more than likely tested your water system and troughs as...
Dairy
Welsh government eases bluetongue restrictions
Animals can be moved from restricted zones in England to a bluetongue-approved ‘red market’ in Wales from today (Monday, July...
Agri-Business
New development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business
There has been a new development in Lactalis’ bid to acquire Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses. The...
Dairy
Time for potassium application on grazing & silage grounds
The good weather last week saw many farmers secure another cut of silage, which means that potassium (K) application for...
N.Ireland
Complete a fodder budget as second-cut silage gets underway
Second cut silage fields are either closed off for silage or getting harvested over this spell of good weather and...
Arable
Deadline extended for entries to Tullamore Show
Tullamore Show has extended the closing date for accepting entries due to high demand on the show’s website. The deadline...
