Beef
Ruminant Health & Welfare survey identifies key disease priorities
Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has announced the results to its nationwide ’grassroots’ survey of farmers, stock people and vets,...
Dairy
Dairy
GDT sees slight drop for third consecutive decrease
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a marginal drop to mark three consecutive decreases for the first time...
Agri-Business
Nine new CAFRE Dairy Technology Demonstration Farms appointed
Nine commercial Northern Ireland dairy farms have been selected to showcase how technology could solve common farm problems and boost...
Dairy
How good are your calf rearing practices?
Ongoing Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) research is highlighting the opportunity for calf rearing practices within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector...
Beef
Free BVD testing in Wales to remain until end of 2022
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the news that free Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing for cattle farmers...
Dairy
Environmental considerations for silage storage
As silage season approaches, now is the time to consider the environmental risk of silage effluent, to avoid a pollution...
Beef
Effective parasite control crucial for a successful grazing season
As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control...
Beef
First UK project launched to provide real time data on heat stress in cows
With limited UK data available on the impact of heat stress in indoor and outdoor herds, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and...
Dairy
Global dairy markets: ‘Steady as she goes’ according to AHDB
The Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB) is confirming that global dairy markets will remain strong in the short-term, which...
Beef
Introducing a multi-cut silage system – CAFRE
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) dairy advisors have issued guidance to milk producers in Northern Ireland on...
Dairy
The search for 2021 Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year begins
The dairy sector will have a chance to shine in 2021, as the search for the Scottish Dairy Farm of...
Beef
Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage
According to silage consultant Dr. Dave Davies, grass should be cut when it has a dry matter digestibility (DMD) value...
Dairy
GDT index drops slightly in latest event
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight drop to mark back-to-back decreases for the first time this...
Dairy
Northern Ireland farm wins inaugural British Friesian Herd of the Year Award
A Northern Ireland dairy farm has been named the winner of a new UK-wide award for the best British Friesian...
Agri-Business
Fluke-mapping research has the potential to revolutionise treatment
Research underway at Aberystwyth University has the potential to revolutionise fluke control by reducing dependence on anthelmintic drugs. The two-year...
Dairy
Grazing deficits now an issue on NI dairy farms
Grazing deficits are being reported on many dairy farms in Northern Ireland, as persistent cold temperatures and low rainfall challenge...
Agri-Business
International dialogue to push for action on antimicrobial resistance
International leaders in human and animal health are set to convene on Thursday (April 29) to accelerate work tackling antimicrobial...
Dairy
Are you having issues with calf scour?
Rotavirus is the most common cause of calf scour, which usually affects calves when they are between five and 14...
