Dairy
Sticking to the 16:8 milking interval into the autumn months
Studies show that the 16:8 milking interval has no impact on milk yield, and can in fact ensure a reasonable...
Dairy
Dairy
Securing the future of Danish dairy farm after bankruptcy
By Chris McCullough Farming with the threat of pending carbon emissions taxes on livestock being introduced, farmers in Denmark are...
Agri-Business
Lactalis acquire Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business in new deal
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., has announced it has agreed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis...
N.Ireland
Strike averted as Dale Farm workers vote to accept new pay deal
Workers at the dairy producer Dale Farm will not strike now, having voted to accept a new pay deal. Trade...
Agri-Business
Annual global milk supply now forecast to grow by 1.4% – Ornua
The global dairy outlook has improved with annual milk supply likely to expand by 1.4% this year, according to a...
Agri-Business
2026 for completion of £20m Ehrmann Cornish Dairy dessert production facility
A £20m chilled dessert production facility in Cornwall is scheduled for completion in 2026. Following European dairy group Ehrmann’s acquisition...
Dairy
Milk volumes continue to increase in Northern Ireland
Milk volumes continue to increase on dairy farms across Northern Ireland, according to Ai Services’ breeding information specialist, Ivan Minford....
Dairy
Lungworm in calves can pose a threat in late summer/autumn
The weather will begin to change in the autumn, resulting in warm and wet conditions – conditions in which lungworm...
Dairy
Grass tetany can become an issue into the autumn months
Grass tetany (hypomagnesaemia) can become an issue in beef and dairy cows in the autumn time and so preventative measures...
Dairy
Weighing and monitoring your replacement heifer calves
Coming into the autumn months, it is a good idea to take out the scales and weigh your replacement heifer...
Dairy
Video: Is this the biggest Holstein Friesian in Ireland?
The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique sight in Ireland,...
Dairy
Dairy breeding elite set for Cavan as Baileys Champion Cow returns
Some of the best Holstein Friesian genetics in Ireland will be on show at this year’s Diageo Baileys Champion Dairy...
N.Ireland
Lakeland Dairies drops July milk price
The Lakeland Dairies board has agreed the price for milk for July. A price of 48.25c/L (3.6% butterfat and 3.3%...
Dairy
Grass: Setting the farm up for success in spring starts in autumn
Autumn grassland management and grazing targets are important for building grass for spring 2026. We are still only in early...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Get your silage tested ahead of winter
Ahead of the winter months, farmers need to ensure that they have their silage tested. With second-cut silage secured on...
Dairy
Investigation underway after illnesses linked to farm in Florida
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that it is continuing to thoroughly investigate reported occurrences of E. coli, campylobacter,...
Dairy
Summer scour in calves an issue on many farms this year
Farmer reports and the word on the ground is that many are seeing increased cases of summer scour syndrome in...
Dairy
Quieter time allows for body condition scoring to take place
At this stage of the lactation, as things quieten down, body condition scoring your herd should begin to commence. Assessing...
