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EU milk production decreases in December, ends year ahead of 2015 levels
EU milk production decreased by 3.4% in December 2016 on the corresponding month in 2015, the latest figures from the...
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US milk production rose by 2.7% in January as cow numbers increase
January milk production in the 23 major milk producing States in the US rose by 2.7% when compared with January 2016, latest...
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Whole milk powder (WMP) prices have slid 10% at GDT auction this year
Looking at 2017 to date, whole milk powder (WMP) prices have now slid 10% at the Global Dairy Trade auction,...
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Prices tumble at latest Global Dairy Trade auction
Dairy product prices fell 3.2% at today’s Global Dairy Trade auction. At the last auction, prices increased by 1.3%. Both...
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'Modern dairy heat detection systems do work'
Modern heat detection systems, which monitor cow movement and activity levels, do work according to the College of Agriculture, Food...
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Fonterra encourages UK to adopt an open trade policy post-Brexit
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has encouraged the UK to adopt an open trade policy post-Brexit. Fonterra’s Trade Strategy and...
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Aurivo and Dairygold increase milk price for January
Aurivo has decided to increase its milk price by 1c/L for January supplies, the seventh price increase in a row....
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Milk Price Indicator to be reinstated in Northern Ireland
The decision has been made by the Ulster Farmers’ Union’s Dairy Committee to reinstate its Milk Price Indicator (MPI). The...
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What can farmers expect from a BVD herd investigation?
Herds with calves that test positive for BVD in 2017 will be required to undergo a herd investigation by a...
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SMP intervention stocks may well remain at current levels
The European Commission is unlikely to sell much of its skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks out of intervention before the...
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Glanbia and Lakelands increase milk price for January supplies
Glanbia has confirmed that it will pay its milk suppliers 31c/L, including VAT, for January manufacturing milk supplies. It is...
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Low body condition score predisposes dairy cows to lameness
There is a strong link between body condition score (BCS) and cows’ predisposition to lameness, according to UK veterinarian Roger...
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Prices climb 1.3% at latest Global Dairy Trade Auction
Overall product prices increased by 1.3% at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction in New Zealand, but the trade for...
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Steady as she goes for EU milk prices
European milk markets are expected to become more balanced in 2017, according to AHDB Dairy analysts. This will provide more...
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Strathroy plans to secure more milk volumes in the Republic
Brexit will not be a deterrent to Strathroy Dairy increasing its milk pool in the Republic of Ireland, according to...
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EU milk production falls for the sixth month in a row
EU milk deliveries were 3.7% lower in November 2016 than the corresponding month in 2015, the sixth consecutive month with...
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White butter is taking off in the Middle East
Fonterra’s Research and Development Centre has developed a new white butter product to meet growing demand from manufacturers in the...
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€5m investment in Aurivo facilities underway in the west
Aurivo, one of Ireland’s leading agri-businesses, has put plans in motion to carry out a €5m investment in its facilities in...
