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English dairy herd grows for the first time in 15 years
Latest figures published by Defra show the first year-on-year growth in the English dairy breeding herd for 15 years. According...
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Making best use of blends on dairy farms this winter
The use of blends offers dairy farmers a number of key benefits, chief among them being the flexibility and versatility...
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Dairymaster Moo-ve for greater profitability on dairy farms
Dairymaster launched the much anticipated MooMonitor+ that monitors each individual cow’s health and fertility at its global headquarters in Causeway,...
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Aurivo cuts August milk price by 2c/L to 35c/L
Aurivo has announced its August milk price has been set at 35c/L, which is a 2c/L reduction from the previous...
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DeLaval launches Herd Navigator in the UK
DeLaval has launched its Herd Navigator in the UK, which it says allows dairy farmers to identify significantly more cows...
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UK organic dairy sales slowing
Last year’s growth in organic dairy retail sales appears to have turned, with milk sales firmly in decline since March...
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Dairy farmers worldwide now choosing Irish bulls
Last September ABS Ireland sent its first shipment of AI straws from their grassland programme to New Zealand. Since then...
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Hogan told he must not change course of EU milk policy
Even though Ciolos is stepping down as Commissioner for Agriculture at the end of the year, the new Commissioner in...
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Disinfection a key element when milking
Teat disinfection is a key element when milking, according to Teagasc, which recently issued a guide for dairy famers on...
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Netherlands dairy herd up 6% in 2 years
The May 2014 census results for the Netherlands indicate that total cattle numbers were up 2%, compared with a year...
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Only 1 in 10 soil samples have the optimum nutrient balance
Teagasc’s soils database shows that only one in 10 grassland soil samples analysed from 2007 to 2013 have the optimum...
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Kiwi tankers collecting milk every 9 seconds
The start of spring this week in New Zealand marks the start of the peak milk season which will see, at its...
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Avoiding early grass deficits this autumn
As the good weather and excellent ground conditions continue, it is easy to forget that autumn is nearing and grass...
Agri-Business
'Do you want to manage cows or people?'
The main challenges for tomorrow’s farmer are improved labour management, profitability and investments and start-up costs, according to Katrine Lecornu, President...
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Retail dairy prices crash in Finland
Retail prices for milk and dairy products have fallen by well over 40% in Finland, in the wake of Russia’s...
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UK's First Milk will cut base milk price by 3p/L to 25.1p/L for October milk
First Milk has confirmed to Agriland.ie that it will be cutting the price paid for both its liquid and manufacturing...
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Gap between dairying costs and prices growing
The gap between dairy production and milk prices in Germany continues to widen, according to a new report from the...
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UFU welcomes opening of Private Storage Aid for dairy products
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has welcomed the EU Commission’s announcement that it will be introducing measures, including Private Storage Aid...
