Agri-Business
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies up 15%
Operating profit at Lakeland Dairies reached £28.7 million in 2022, an increase of £5.1 million (15%). The cross-border dairy processor...
Dairy
Agri-Business
Scotland to introduce tighter controls to reduce spread of bTB
Farmers bringing cattle into Scotland are set to be subject to tighter controls in order to reduce the risk of...
N.Ireland
Breeding Series 2023: Using sexed semen to increase components and fertility
Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services The main focus of Mervyn McRoberts’ breeding programme for the...
Agri-Business
Kite Consulting urges farmers to check mineral levels in cow diets
A dairy consultant at Kite Consulting has said that checking mineral levels in transition cow diets has never been so...
Dairy
New venue confirmed for All Breeds All Britain Calf Show
Holstein UK has announced National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) Stoneleigh as the new venue for the 2023 All Breeds...
Dairy
Breeding Series 2023: Increasing combined fat and protein by 182kg in 12 years
Breeding Series 2023 in association with Eurogene, LIC and AI Services Increasing fat and protein percentages in dairy cows can be...
Agri-Business
Fonterra reduces forecast milk price again
Fonterra has again cut its forecast farmgate milk price for the 2022/23 season due to a drop in dairy demand...
Beef
Dutch businesses see success with methane-reducing additive
Three businesses active in the Dutch agriculture sector have said that their partnership has seen success with a new methane-reducing...
Agri-Business
AHDB reduces operational costs by £8.5 million
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) exceeded its target of reducing operational costs by £7.8 million by the end...
Dairy
NFUS appoints new dairy policy manager
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has appointed a new dairy policy manager – Tracey Roan. Roan will take...
Agri-Business
SHEPHERD AGRI appoints new dairy hygiene product manager
Dairy engineering equipment manufacturer, SHEPHERD AGRI, has announced the appointment of a new dairy hygiene product manager. The appointment of...
Agri-Business
USDA outlines support for California farmers affected by floods
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined a number of assistance programmes for dairy farmers in California impacted...
Agri-Business
Rural group slams PETA's call for plant-based Royal Highland Show
The Countryside Alliance has slammed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for encouraging the Royal Highland Show to...
Government
Welsh govt launches 'refreshed' bTB eradication plan
The Welsh government has launched a “refreshed” bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication plan. The five-year delivery plan will build on the...
Agri-Business
GEA Group acquires Venture Dairy Services
German food corporation, GEA Group, has acquired South West dealer Venture Dairy Services in a deal aimed at consolidating its...
Agri Politics
Nominations now open for British Farming Awards
Entries and nominations are now open for the 2023 British Farming Awards, which aim to highlight the work carried out...
Dairy
UK Dairy Day: Ayrshire and Brown Swiss judges announced
UK Dairy Day has confirmed its judges for the 2023 edition of the event – Colin Christophers from Cornwall will...
Agri-Business
Innocent discontinues range of dairy-free drinks
Innocent Drinks has announced that it is discontinuing its range of dairy-free drinks, saying that the range is “off to...
