Dairy
Steps to take when preventing metabolic issues this spring
The risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia) and other metabolic issues will be on the rise as calving kicks off. In...
Dairy
Dairy
Managing negative energy balances this spring
As the calving season kicks off for many farms across the country, managing the concern that is negative energy balances...
N.Ireland
NI beef and dairy farmers sought for CAFRE ‘Innovation Farms project
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is seeking seven beef and seven dairy farmers to take part...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Preventing mastitis during calving
With calving fast approaching and even having started on some farms, the risk of cows contracting mastitis increases dramatically. A...
Dairy
Why hygiene and biosecurity are critical during calving season
The calving season will be kicking off for many farmers across the country this week which means an immediate focus...
Agri-Business
RSPCA unveils new standards to 'give cows more time at pasture'
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) today (Monday, January 19) announced new welfare standards for...
N.Ireland
Is once-a-day milking the right option for you this spring?
As farmers gear up for the busy calving season ahead, many may be considering once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation...
Dairy
AHDB: Market for quality British dairy, red meat in North America
Future opportunities for exports of quality British dairy and red meat to North America have been highlighted by the Agriculture...
Dairy
Preparing for quality colostrum ahead of the calving season
As the calving season rapidly approaches, preparations must begin to ensure calves get the quality colostrum that they need. Antibody...
Dairy
Dry cow management ahead of the calving season
Over the next few weeks, it is important to continually asses your dry cow management to ensure cows calve down...
Dairy
UK dairy farmers urged to take part in national survey
The Dairy Roadmap has launched a nationwide survey on the biggest issues facing the UK dairy sector – including economics,...
Dairy
Designing a lameness control plan for 2026
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will...
N.Ireland
Redhouse Holsteins open day to raise funds for NI Air Ambulance Service
Redhouse Holsteins will host an open day on Saturday, January 10, 2026 with all proceeds raised going to Northern Ireland’s...
N.Ireland
Lack of DAERA information on bluetongue leaving farmers ‘in limbo’ – MP
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, urged the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to provide...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies announces another 4c/L cut in milk price
The Lakeland Dairies board has agreed the price for milk for November. A price of 36.25c/L at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3%...
N.Ireland
MP welcomes re-opening of GB markets for NI exports
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has welcomed DAERA’s announcement that some live animal exports from Northern...
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....
N.Ireland
Market access a priority in light of bluetongue – LMC
With the presence of bluetongue (BTV-3) now confirmed in Northern Ireland (NI), the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging...
