Agri-Business
Fonterra to ‘compensate’ cyclone-hit farmers
The New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has said it will make “appropriate compensation” to farmers who have been forced to...
Dairy
Agri-Business
Highlights from the 2023 National Farmers' Union conference
The 2023 National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference saw discussions surrounding food security, headed by the union’s president Minette Batters, insights...
N.Ireland
Greenlawn herd to offer first Parfect-sired heifer at auction in Ireland
A heifer calf from the Greenlawn herd that was sired by Siemers Rengd Parfect-ET is among the animals on offer...
N.Ireland
In pictures: Taaffe Auctions’ 139th Carnaross dairy sale
Taaffe Auctions conducted its 139th Carnaross dairy sale on Wednesday (February 16) at Carnaross Mart, with 90 freshly calved heifers...
Dairy
Cause of death of 100 cows in Jersey most likely botulism
The 100 cows on Jersey Island that fell ill and died in the space of a few days back in...
Agri-Business
DeLaval to grow production capacity of automatic milking systems
DeLaval has today (Wednesday, February 15) announced investment plans to increase its production capacity of automatic milking machines to meet...
Agri-Business
Sales of dairy and meat alternatives down this 'Veganuary'
Retail and consumer insights from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have revealed a drop in the number of...
N.Ireland
Lakeland base price down 5p/L for January milk
Lakeland Dairies has announced its milk price for supplies in January, confirming a 6c/L cut in its offering. The price...
N.Ireland
Increasing the saleability of non-replacement calves this spring
There has been, and will continue to be, an increased focus on the quality of non-replacement calves from dairy herds....
Dairy
Farmers mustn't 'drop their guard' with liver fluke - SCOPS and COWS
Livestock farmers must not “drop their guard” when it comes to liver fluke, experts from the Sustainable Control of Parasites...
Agri-Business
Arla Foods grew revenues to €13.8bn in 2022
Arla Foods, the European dairy cooperative, grew its revenues by 23.2% last year to €13.8 billion, according to its latest...
Agri-Business
Milk price ‘correction’ on cards – Lakeland Dairies
Cavan-headquartered co-operative, Lakeland Dairies, has warned that there is likely to be a “significant” correction on milk price in the...
Beef
CAFRE tips to ensure a healthy calving season
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has shared advice from a College of Agriculture Food and Rural...
Dairy
Third Harper Adams University student in a row wins Dairy-Tech award
A Harper Adams University student was announced as the winner of the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) Dairy...
Dairy
AHDB to host event focussed on reducing mastitis in dairy herds
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will host an event centred on reducing and managing mastitis in dairy herds in...
Dairy
Logan family wins Dairy-Tech 2023 Gold Cup
The Logan family from Ayrshire, Scotland has been announced this year’s winner of the National Milk Records (NMR) Royal Association...
Beef
Mad cow disease discovered in one cow in Netherlands
A case of mad cow disease has been discovered on a farm in the Netherlands, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf has...
Dairy
HDRF announces over £59,000 in new dairy research grants
The Hannah Dairy Research Foundation (HDRF) has announced three new research grants totalling £59,138 in its latest round of funding....
