N.Ireland
Hay bales: Storage advice to avoid risk of fire
Farmers across the country took advantage of the hot, dry weather over the past two weeks by opting to secure...
Dairy
Agri-Business
Fonterra officially launches electric milk tanker
New Zealand dairy cooperative, Fonterra has officially launched the country’s first electric milk tanker. Named ‘Milk-E’ by a Fonterra farmer,...
N.Ireland
Breeding season: Time to pull the bull
All good things must come to an end, so it is now time to pull the bull and end the...
N.Ireland
Resilience for Dairy project hosts over 70 delegates for cross-border tour
Over 70 delegates consisting of farmers, scientists and advisors from 14 countries across Europe visited Northern Ireland and the Republic...
Agri-Business
GDT price index records third decrease in a row
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has dropped by 5% following its latest trading event which took place earlier...
N.Ireland
Experts gather to discuss future of dairy cow monitoring
More than 100 experts from around the globe gathered in Graz, Austria this week to discuss the data-driven future of...
Dairy
‘Most likely, almost every steak and burger contains small pieces of plastic’
A pilot study conducted by researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has found that nearly 80% of meat and dairy products...
Agri-Business
Profits at risk if meat and dairy investors don’t engage in climate action – report
A new report is warning that profits are at risk if investors do not engage with the meat and dairy...
N.Ireland
Rise in fly numbers increases risk of summer mastitis
With Irish temperatures reaching heatwave levels, livestock farmers are being advised that fly numbers will increase dramatically. In turn, this...
N.Ireland
Access to water critical on dairy farms amid high temperatures
During the current warm weather being experienced on dairy farms, ensuring cows have access to water at all times is...
Agri-Business
FAO report: Price drop in cereals but price rise in meat and dairy
The barometer for world food commodity prices declined slightly in June for the third consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture...
N.Ireland
New BVD requirements for cattle exported from NI to ROI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) wishes to remind exporters moving cattle to the Republic of Ireland...
Agri-Business
Significant drop in GDT price index after latest event
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has dropped by 4.1% following its latest trading event which took place earlier...
Agri-Business
Danone to launch ‘dairy and plants blend’ infant formula
Danone is launching a new infant formula which is composed of a blend of dairy and plant-based ingredients. The global...
Beef
Calls for DAERA to introduce further measures to eradicate BVD
Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) has called on the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to introduce...
N.Ireland
Summer Sizzler breaks Northern Ireland record
Last Saturday (July 2), the Summer Sizzler dairy sale took place on the Maineview Farm of Andrew and Caroline Kennedy...
Dairy
MEA launches new training scheme
The Milking Equipment Association (MEA) is changing the name of its accreditation scheme for dairy technicians and launching a new...
Dairy
Holstein UK European young breeders school team announced
Holstein UK has announced the names of the six passionate and talented Holstein Young Breeders who have been selected to...
