Sheep
Pregnant women advised to avoid animals that are giving birth
Pregnant women have been advised to avoid close contact with farmed animals that are giving birth, by the Welsh Government....
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Dairy
FrieslandCampina cites 'market stabilisation' as it ups milk price
FrieslandCampina has increased its milk price for February citing a stabilisation in global milk supplies. The FrieslandCampina guaranteed price for...
Agri-Business
US dairy industry raises concerns over regional food names in TTIP negotiations
Geographical indicators and common food name issues have been flagged by the US dairy sector as ‘issues’ during a Trans-Atlantic Trade...
Dairy
Aurivo reveals €2m milk stability fund
Aurivo has announced the creation of a €2m milk stability fund to mitigate against the impact of poor milk prices in...
Agri-Business
Glanbia announces €32m in farmer supports for 2015
Members of Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited today (Thursday) approved the payment of over €32m to farmer members through 2015. Over 6,200...
Machinery
Abbey Machinery showcasing two new products at FTMTA show
Abbey Machinery will present two new products as this year’s FTMTA show at Punchestown Event centre, this week. Its new...
Pig/Poultry
Pig farmer found guilty of animal cruelty faces fines of €100,000 and jail
Cork pig farmer Rory O’Brien is facing fines of up to €100,000 and a possible jail sentence after being found...
Dairy
Effect of once daily milking (OAD) on farmers' profit
With the country well over quota at present (+6%) many dairy farmers are considering once daily milking (OAD) as an...
Agri-Business
'Flavoured milk to make a big impact on future drinks markets'
Flavoured milk is to be one of the key growth areas in future drinks markets, according to market analysts. Matt...
Agri-Business
Emerald Expo dairy show set for April 11 in Kildare
The Punchestown Event Centre in Co. Kildare is set to be the venue for the 2015 Emerald Expo which will...
Agri-Business
Coca-Cola milk set to shake up the US dairy category
Coca-Cola’s venture in liquid milk, with its Fairlife brand, has started with its launch in the US. Last year the...
Dairy
Drought in New Zealand sees farms use 10,000L of water daily
South Island New Zealand dairy farmers are coming under extreme pressures in recent months due to a prolonged period of...
Dairy
Major rise at latest Global Dairy Trade auction
Fonterra’s Global Dairy Trade for dairy products saw prices rise by 9.4% in the latest auction, which took place today...
Environment
48% of septic tanks fail inspections, mainly due to lack of de-sludging
Last year, 48% of household septic tanks inspected by local authorities failed the inspection, more than half due to a lack...
Dairy
UK milk processor introduces milk 'price floor' at 23p/L
UK milk processor Dairy Crest has taken action to stabilise prices for farmers. Dairy Crest has announced that following a...
Beef
Why a lot more Friesian calves may go to Spain this year
The outlook for Irish dairy calf exports to Spain in 2015 is positive, according to Cecilia Ruiz, Madrid Office Manager...
N.Ireland
'Difficult year' sees payments make up 87% farm incomes in Northern Ireland
Following the ‘difficult year’ experienced by farmers across all sectors in 2014, the Single Farm Payment continues to play a vital...
N.Ireland
‘Difficult year’ sees payments make up 87% farm incomes in Northern Ireland
Following the ‘difficult year’ experienced by farmers across all sectors in 2014, the Single Farm Payment continues to play a vital...
