Agri-Business
Arla Foods seeks buyer for UK cheese creamery
Arla Foods has announced that it will be undertaking an operational review of its specialty cheese site, Arla Melton Mowbray...
Dairy
Dairy
Holstein breed achieves new record of 700kg CFP
The Holstein breed achieved a new record of 700kg of combined fat and protein production (CFP) in the year ending...
Dairy
3 finalists selected for Royal Dairy Innovation Award
Three finalists have been shortlisted for this year’s Royal Dairy Innovation Award, the winner of which will be announced at...
Dairy
Antimicrobial use on UK dairy farms continues to decline - report
Antimicrobial use on dairy farms across the UK continues to drop, according to Kingshay’s latest Dairy Antimicrobial Focus Report. The...
Beef
UK chief vet urges continued vigilance as bluetongue cases hit 55
The UK’s chef veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to remain vigilant as more confirmed cases of bluetongue bring the...
Dairy
The importance of a clean calf shed during rearing period
The cleaning out of a calf shed is vital in order to maintain growth performance and health in your calves...
Dairy
Farmers have made 'significant improvements' to dairy herd fertility - NMR
Farmers have made significant improvements in dairy herd fertility, production, and somatic cell counts (SCC) according to National Milk Records’...
Dairy
Improving colostrum quality this calving season
Ensuring that colostrum quality is high among your cows before the start of calving should be a focus on dairy...
Agri-Business
2024 will see dairy companies make sustainable changes
2023 has seen many challenges for the dairy and drinks industry. With rising cost of living issues and mounting energy...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Stomach tubing calves
Stomach tubing calves is the preferred option for many farmers when feeding calves colostrum shortly after birth. A calves first...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance takes issue with vegan promotion by councils
The Countryside Alliance has called for two councils to retract their public support for vegan diets, in a bid to...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Fundamentals of calf rumen development
Rumen development is a vital part of the development of young calves, and should begin from day one. Young calves...
Dairy
Spring calving: Time to get ready for calves
Calves will be arriving on farms in the coming weeks, meaning it is now time to ensure that you are...
Dairy
Spring-calving: Ensuring that safety is at the forefront
The start of the new year means that the spring-calving season is now only a few weeks away from starting...
Dairy
Somerset and NI dairy farmers make New Year Honours List
A dairy farmer from Somerset and a dairy farmer from Northern Ireland have made it onto the 2024 New Year...
Dairy
GDT price index up 1.2% at first event in 2024
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has increased by 1.2% at the first trading event in 2024 held today...
Dairy
Duckett Holsteins: Home to 3,000 embryo recipient cows
The Duckett Holsteins herd is universally regarded as a centre of Holstein breeding excellence. Located in Rudolph, Wisconsin in the...
Dairy
4 dairy businesses named as finalists in RABDF Gold Cup
Four UK dairy businesses have been named as finalists in the 2023 NMR (National Milk Records) RABDF (Royal Association of...
