N.Ireland
SAP measures 'win-win' for everyone involved – Dairy Council NI
The significance of the new and evolving Sustainable Agriculture Programme (SAP) measures have been highlighted by Ian Stevenson, chief executive...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Chef secures generators for Ukraine dairy farms on front line
By Chris McCullough A top Spanish American chef has secured 62 generators to be used on dairy farms in Ukraine...
N.Ireland
Ever thought about dairy farming in New Zealand?
With the dairy industry in New Zealand facing an ongoing demand for skilled workers, agricultural students from Ireland and Northern...
N.Ireland
UK report: Animal produce outpaced vegan alternatives in ‘Veganuary’
Sales of animal-based produce in the UK outperformed plant-based substitutes in January 2025, as the ‘Veganuary’ trend showed a decline...
Dairy
UK cheese exports reach highest level since 2020
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that demand from the EU and the US helped drive UK...
Agri-Business
Fonterra raises full year earnings forecast by up to 25%
New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has increased its full year earnings for 2025 (FY25) from 40-60 cents per share to...
N.Ireland
Risk of pneumonia increasing as calf pens fill up
As calving season goes on, calf pens and calf sheds will begin to fill up on farms across the country,...
N.Ireland
White line and sole bruising a huge risk as grazing kicks off
As cows go out to paddocks and get used to travelling on roadways this spring, white line disease and sole...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Transitioning calves to once-a-day feeding
Once-a-day (OAD) feeding calves can be great timesaver at this time of the year and with many calves now over...
Agri-Business
Oz dairy farmers welcome move to address retail pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has said it will address anti-competitive behaviour and misleading pricing in the supermarket...
N.Ireland
Don’t overlook post-milking teat disinfection this spring
With so much going on in the parlour between looking after the freshly calved cows, feeding colostrum and managing the...
N.Ireland
Mitigating the risk of heifer lameness this spring
The majority of heifers will already have calved down this spring and it is of prime importance that lameness is...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: What to look out for in sick calves this spring
Identifying sick calves this spring is vital for early treatment to get calves back on track and prevent the spread...
N.Ireland
Monitor BCS as freshly calved cows are in an energy deficit
It can be easy for farmers to take their eyes off the ball when balancing their herd’s diet and body...
N.Ireland
What are the cost benefits of feeding milk replacer vs whole milk
At this time of the year, farmers often move from feeding whole milk to feeding milk replacer, in order to...
N.Ireland
Spring grazing: Allocations can be a process of trial and error
Many farmers have been enjoying the dry conditions early this spring, which has allowed a smooth spring grazing for the...
Dairy
Dutch dairy farmers to get extra ‘cash payment’ from FrieslandCampina
FrieslandCampina intends to pay its dairy farmers a “supplementary cash payment” after the Dutch co-op’s operating profit soared to €527...
Agri-Business
Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions
Fonterra has today (Tuesday, February 18) announced new funding designed to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce...
