Dairy
Long-term global dairy demand may well outpace supply
A new technical bulletin by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) points strongly to global dairy demand exceeding milk output over...
Dairy
Dairy
Is it worth moving to once-a-day milking?
Many farmers may be wondering whether it is worth considering the move to once-a-day (OAD) milking for some time before...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers ‘under severe pressure’ this winter as milk prices decline – UFU
With farm gate prices for milk in Northern Ireland being announced, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has warned that many...
Dairy
Ensuring the last of the autumn calves get adequate colostrum
With the vast majority of the calves on the ground from October, farmers need to ensure November calves are still...
Dairy
Bovaer maker ‘actively engaging’ after Danish farmers raise concerns
Since January 1, 2025, all conventional dairy farmers in Denmark with more than 50 cows are required to reduce methane...
Dairy
Controlling lameness before the housed period
Lameness is a scourge seen in over 10% of the national dairy herd, which becomes even harder to control at...
Dairy
Prevent calf pneumonia now to boost long-term performance
With the autumn calving season well underway and pens quickly filling with calves, farmers must keep a keen eye out...
Dairy
Initiative calls on dairy farmers to help shape a sustainable industry
Dairy farmers across the UK are being called on to take part in virtual workshops that are designed to help...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to focus on cows that need an early dry-off
Over the coming weeks, farmers will be using milk recording data to decide which cows to need to be dried...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Tail clipping needs to be carried out ahead of dry-off
As the days count down to the housing season and farmers prepare to dry off the herd, it is time...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Time to test the winter milking herd’s silage
As we gear up for the end of the final rotation, farmers must be testing their silage to ensure they...
Dairy
Dosing the herd ahead of winter housing
As farmers prepare to bring the herd in for winter, they must be assessing their parasite control plan and dosing...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Foot bath cows to protect against winter lameness
As the end of the grazing season approaches, farmers should be considering foot bathing their cows to protect against winter...
N.Ireland
Achieving target weights for spring-calving heifers
As we approach the winter housing period, farmers must make spring-calving heifers a priority in an effort to achieve the...
Dairy
Closing out the grazing platform on heavy soil farms
Heavy soil farms must put a strong focus on closing out the grazing platform following last week’s downpours. Many farmers...
Dairy
Dairy Council NI announces new chair and vice chair
The board of the Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has today (Wednesday, 8 October) announced that they have elected...
Agri-Business
WOAH confirms 2 outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in Spain
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has confirmed two outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in Spain. The first...
Agri-Business
World’s biggest food trade show spotlights British meat and dairy
Red meat and dairy has taken centre stage at the world’s biggest food and drink showcase after UK exports hit...
