N.Ireland
Milk restriction negatively affects calves’ cognitive function – study
A recent study has found that a reduced milk allowance can disrupt calves’ ability to focus and learn, and can...
Dairy
Dairy
Minister to address plans for agri sector at Dairy-Tech
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Mark Spencer will set out government plans...
Agri-Business
104kg drop in total milk yield across all breeds - NMR
National Milk Records (NMRs) Annual Production Report shows that total milk yield dropped by 104kg across all breeds compared to...
Dairy
Dairy-Tech 2023: 5 students shortlisted for farm health awards
Five students from colleges and universities across the UK have been shortlisted for this year’s Farm Health Management awards at...
Rural Life
Milk consumption increased body mass of ancient humans
A new study has shown that consumption of animal milk in some parts of the world between 7,000 and 2,000...
Agri-Business
GDT price index drops slightly at latest event
The second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event of 2023 saw its price index fall slightly by 0.1% today (Tuesday, January...
Dairy
Lancashire breeder awarded Holstein UK President's Medal
Holstein UK presented its President’s Medal award to Natasha Kirby at the International Semex Conference in Glasgow yesterday evening (Monday,...
Agri-Business
Danone announces plan to reduce methane emissions by 30%
One of the world’s largest dairy companies, Danone, has announced today (Tuesday, January 17) a global action plan to reduce...
Other
Rising food costs sees consumers turn away from meat and dairy - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that consumers are changing their buying behaviours to manage the rising...
N.Ireland
DAERA and CAFRE advise on how to efficiently house calves
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has highlighted the “crucial role in rearing” that calf housing maintains,...
Dairy
Milk prices set to change direction - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said that farmgate milk prices are set to change direction after a...
Dairy
DeLaval celebrates 100 years in Britain
Dairy equipment specialist DeLaval has traded in Britain for 100 years as of today (Tuesday, January 10), following its establishment...
Environment
Danone ‘surprised’ by accusations regarding plastics use
Global dairy company, Danone, has said that it is “surprised” by an accusation regarding its use of plastics along its...
Agri-Business
Worchester farm undergoes 'TB shutdown' following positive tests
Bennetts Farms in Worchester has said it will undergo a ‘TB shutdown’ following several positive bovine tuberculosis (bTB) test results...
Beef
British Cattle Breeding conference returns to 'challenge traditions'
The British Cattle Breeding conference will focus on the theme of ‘Challenging Traditions’ when it returns to celebrate its 75th...
N.Ireland
Study: Environmental impacts of dairy beef halved
A study has revealed that a new way of calculating the environmental footprint of foodstuffs leaves the impacts of animal-based...
Agri-Business
Nordic food company ceases dairy to produce oat drinks
One of the Nordic region’s largest food companies, Fazer, has signalled its intention to cease dairy production and focus on...
Dairy
Focus on trade needed for UK dairy to 'compete at global level'
Dairy board chair of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Michael Oakes, has said that trade and regulatory policy is needed...
