Agri-Business
Herdwatch adds 80 staff to team after two acquisitions
Agtech software company, Herdwatch, has announced the acquisition of ComTag in Ireland and Lilac Technology, renowned for their TB Master...
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Dairy
Keeping cell counts under control during early lactation
The majority of dairy farms are now in the depths of the calving season, but a focus needs to be...
N.Ireland
Meat and dairy predicted to perform well this Valentine’s Day
Beef steaks, cheese and desserts are predicted to perform well on Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 14) this year. Analysts from...
Machinery
Watch: First sighting of Agxeed field robot in Ireland
In Ireland, there is the idea that field robots are something that will arrive one day a long time from...
Agri-Business
24% of egg producers unsure if they will be producing past 2025
24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers are either unlikely or unsure if they will still be...
Agri-Business
95% of farmers under 40 say poor mental health is a big problem
95% of UK farmers under the age of 40 have cited poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden...
Agri Politics
Conservative Party loses rural support as Labour moves ahead - poll
The Conservative Party has experienced a 25-point drop in rural support as support for Labour increases, according to the results...
Agri-Business
UK bluetongue control zones to be lifted with cases at 86
The UK’s chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, has said that bluetongue temporary control zones (TCZ) will shortly be lifted, as...
Agri-Business
LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when working with slurry as the...
Agri Politics
Fonterra further increases 2024 forecast farmgate milk price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today (Monday, February 12) increased its 2023/24 season forecast farmgate milk price, with the midpoint...
Dairy
ForFarmers appoints new robotic product manager
Robotics specialist Bas van Santen has been appointed by ForFarmers to the role of robotic product manager. ForFarmers said van...
Rural Life
Farming couple urges caution when working with livestock
A farming couple has issued a warning through the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) for people to be aware...
Agri-Business
National Fallen Stock Company appoints new chair
The National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCO) has appointed Charles Bourns as its new chair. Bourns has been elected following the...
Dairy
What do your calves need for rumen development?
Three key things are needed to aid rumen development in calves during the rearing period: water, concentrates and a source...
Agri-Business
Scottish National Fat Stock Club raises £1.9k for RSABI
The Scottish National Fat Stock Club has raised £1,990 for the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) through its annual...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price increases after 16 weeks in decline
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has moved up after being in decline for 16 consecutive weeks. It moved up...
Dairy
National Milk Records appoints new managing director
Dairy agri-tech company National Milk Records (NMR) Limited has appointed a new managing director. Mark Frankcom has been appointed to...