Dairy
Dairy advice: The importance of sufficient water intake
Peak water intake generally coincides with peak grazing periods. Cows should have easy access to water, particularly now that temperatures...
Dairy
Agri-Business
Electronic identification must benefit livestock and dairy businesses - farm unions
The UK farming unions have joined forces and agreed that any changes to cattle identification must use new technologies so...
Dairy
M&S celebrates 25 years of its select farm milk pool
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the M&S Select Farm milk pool, which aims to deliver...
Dairy
FUW calls for government support for Mona Dairy after factory closure
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is calling for support from the Welsh government for Mona Dairy following news that...
Agri-Business
Mona Dairy seeks 'safe home' for 31 farmers after cheese factory closes
Mona Dairy has said its key priority is securing a “safe home” for its 31 farmers and other staff after...
Dairy
UK Dairy Day unveils coloured breed judges for 2024 event
UK Dairy Day 2024 organisers have unveiled the judges for its Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes in the cattle...
N.Ireland
Open day on Tyrone dairy farm raises £39,200 for 2 charities
An open day which took place on a dairy farm in Co. Tyrone has raised a total of £39,200 for...
N.Ireland
Milking parlour: Is it time to change your liners?
With breeding and silage season in full swing, it can be easy to forget about the maintenance of your milking...
N.Ireland
The importance of meeting heifer calf targets
Since the weather has improved, any farmer that did not have calves out already, has been able to get them...
N.Ireland
Autumn calving: Assessing BCS and selecting for SDCT
Although the autumn calving season is still a number of months away, assessing body condition score (BCS) and identifying which...
N.Ireland
Maintaining high quality grass as growth rates continue
Keeping high quality grass in front of cows is essential in order to maintain quality milk production. During the spring...
N.Ireland
Second human case of bird flu reported in US
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (bird flu) was reported by the Centers for Disease Control...
N.Ireland
NI’s dairy sector must grow on a ‘sustainable basis’ – DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Agri-Business
British lamb and dairy exporters attend Saudi Food Show
British lamb and dairy businesses are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi Food Show, the Agriculture and Horticulture...
N.Ireland
The future of dairy is goat and sheep’s milk – vet
The opportunity to develop a vibrant goat and sheep’s milk sector in Ireland is immense, according to a vet and...
N.Ireland
Dairy Focus: Making changes to futureproof Hungary farm
By Chris McCullough The dairy industry in Hungary has taken a beating in recent years forcing some dairy farmers out...
N.Ireland
Trevor Shields is the Champion of Champions at Balmoral Show 2024
The principle of three being a lucky number is certainly resonating with Kilkeel farmer, Trevor Shields, following this year’s Balmoral...
N.Ireland
Coloured dairy breeds shine at Balmoral 2024
All the coloured dairy breeds performed tremendously well at Balmoral Show 2024. The Jersey championship was a case in point....
