Beef
AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI
There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
Dairy
Dairy
FUW encourages people to celebrate World Milk Day
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) is encouraging consumers across the world to raise a glass to milk – and...
Dairy
Time to get maximum benefit out of your fertiliser
Although in many parts of the country land is tender at best, in other parts ground is in reasonable condition....
Agri-Business
Fonterra: Global demand for dairy continuing to grow, with China leading the charge
Global demand for dairy, especially New Zealand dairy, is continuing to grow, according to Fonterra. China is "leading the charge as its economy...
Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
Dairy
NI milk price round-up: Top base price for April hits 29.8p/L
Northern Ireland milk prices are holding strong across the board, with all of the big players announcing holds or price...
Agri-Business
AHV to expand workforce by 25% and employ veterinary surgeon
The coming weeks and months will see further growth achieved by the AHV Ireland team. “We have a total of...
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
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...
