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...
Dairy
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...
Agri-Business
Spiraling costs are forcing farmers to change food production plans
Spiraling costs are forcing Britain’s farmers to make significant changes to their food production plans, with some facing the prospect...
Government
Wales: Consultation launched on BVD-eradication scheme
A consultation on a proposal to introduce a compulsory scheme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Wales has been...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm sees turnover increase of £67m in latest accounts
Major Northern Ireland dairy cooperative Dale Farm has reported its highest turnover and profit to date for the financial year...
Dairy
Overall decrease recorded in use of antimicrobials – WOAH
The use of antimicrobials in animals across the world has shown an overall decrease of 27% between 2016 and 2018,...
Dairy
Arla confirms milk price increase for July supplies
Arla has confirmed that farmers and suppliers should expect an increase in prices paid for July milk supplies. From July...
Dairy
Dairy Crest fined £1.5m for environmental offences
The environmental performance of Dairy Crest Limited, now known as Saputo Dairy UK, has been “unacceptable for too long and...
Agri-Business
Livestock methane-reducing product gets commercial contract in Oz
CH4 Global Inc. has announced the first commercial sale and supply of its Asparagopsis-based methane-reducing product for ruminant animals to...
Agri-Business
Potential foot and mouth case in UK a ‘concern’ for Irish farmers
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that a suspected case of foot and mouth disease on a pig farm...
