Agri-Business
smaXtec wins ‘Digital Disruptor’ award
Cow health management company, smaXtec has won a ‘Digital Disruptor award at a ceremony in Austria. Dsm-firmenich, the nutrition, health...
Dairy
Dairy
Müller acquires Yew Tree Dairy pending CMA approval
Müller has today (Wednesday, June 5) announced its acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy, a family-owned dairy company based in Skelmersdale,...
Dairy
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet
Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
Agri-Business
AHDB to partner with Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers for mastitis event
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will collaborate with Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers for an event centred on milk quality...
N.Ireland
How to control summer mastitis within your herd
Fly control around your cows during this time of the year is crucial in preventing cases of summer mastitis. Quite...
N.Ireland
How to combat summer scour syndrome in your calves
Research is still ongoing around the relatively new condition of summer scour syndrome, with many herds experiencing the condition in...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Do you have a good milking routine?
A good milking routine is hugely important, particularly when it comes to milking efficiency and hygiene standards. Cows are creatures...
N.Ireland
Johne’s disease: Protecting your calves against exposure
As calves have been slowly getting out to pasture in recent weeks, it is important to protect them against Johne’s...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Managing spring reseeded paddocks
Although we had a very wet spring, a number of farmers were still able to get their paddocks reseeded. A...
N.Ireland
Preventing lameness through grazing infrastructure
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a well designed farm...
Agri-Business
'Diverse and desirable' Aire Valley dairy farm comes to the market
The “diverse and desirable” modern dairy farm, Greenbank Farm, has been brought to the market by GSC Grays with a...
N.Ireland
‘Raise a glass’ to the dairy sector this World Milk Day – DCNI
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has said it will “raise a glass” to the dairy sector this World...
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...
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...
