Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Fane Valley
N.Ireland
Dairy farmers see Spanish straw as ‘highly suited’ to calf diets – expert
The role of Spanish straw in Irish calf diets has been highlighted by Fane Valley Feeds’ technical support manager, Matthew...
N.Ireland
NI sheep farmers looking to the future with confidence
Sheep farmers in Northern Ireland are pointing to a positive outlook for the sector. This premise is based on a...
N.Ireland
Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks
A veterinarian is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in Northern Ireland over...
N.Ireland
Fane Valley to partner with Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust
Fane Valley Co-operative Society will partner with the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust in delivering the 2024 Nuffield Farming Conference. Belfast...
Environment
AD accounts for almost 6% of green electricity in Northern Ireland
Almost 6% of the green electricity produced in Northern Ireland last year was generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) operations. Delegates...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley proposals for new processing plant to create up to 30 jobs
Fane Valley Co-op has unveiled proposals for a new food processing facility at Mandeville Industrial Estate in Craigavon, Co. Armagh....
Agri-Business
Fane Valley Feeds makes moves to reduce carbon emissions by 34%
One of Northern Ireland’s largest animal feed manufacturers Fane Valley Feeds has managed to lower its carbon emissions by more...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley to take over north-west feed mill business
Fane Valley Co-operative has struck a deal with Donegal Investment Group plc to acquire Irish compounder Robert Smyth & Sons...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley acquires Silver Hill Foods
Fane Valley Group has acquired Silver Hill Foods, the Monaghan-based Irish duck producer and exporter. Northern Ireland based Fane Valley...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley acquires Silver Hill Foods
Fane Valley Group has acquired Silver Hill Foods, the Monaghan-based Irish duck producer and exporter. Northern Ireland based Fane Valley...
Agri-Business
Fane Valley Group appoint latest recruit
Major farmer-owned co-operative Fane Valley Group has appointed a new health and safety manager. Hannah Chapman will join the major food producer...
Agri-Business
ABP makes case to EU competition authorities on Slaney tie-up
ABP and Fane Valley have said that more effective and better-resourced Slaney in Ireland is needed to compete on international...
Agri-Business
New deal sees Lakeland acquire Fane Valley Dairies business
Fane Valley and Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Societies have confirmed that final agreement has been reached on a deal structure where...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies confirms a 10% rise in milk volumes
Lakeland Dairies milk volumes have increased by 10% year-on-year, according to the dairy co-op’s Chief Executive Michael Hanley. “And there is every...
Dairy
Lakeland: Fane Valley deal was 12 months in the making
The joint venture businesses recently announced by Lakeland Dairies and Fane Valley Co-op had been in the gestation phase for...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies and Fane Valley in joint ventures worth €845m
Fane Valley and Lakeland Dairies have announced they will create two major new Joint Venture businesses which, they say, will...
