Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Dairy
Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
Dairy
Robotic milking ‘helps breed trouble-free cows’ – study
Fluctuations in milk yield measured by milking robots can be used to breed cows that can cope well with problems,...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland...
Beef
Farmers urged to remember ‘slurry mixing code’ during spreading season
Farmers are urged to take extra care when working with slurry – particularly agitating – as spreading season gets underway...
Dairy
The key aspects of a good calf shed
With not long left until the spring-calving season is in full swing, it is paramount that your calf-housing facilities are...
Agri-Business
Welsh TB cattle slaughterings hit all-time high
The latest data relating to bovine TB in Wales has revealed an “alarming and unsustainable” rise in the number of...
Dairy
Dairy farmers offered ‘free trip to learn heifer-raising techniques’
Northern Ireland dairy farmers are being offered a free opportunity to learn about the latest and innovative practices about rearing...
Dairy
Dairy farmers offered ‘free trip to learn heifer-raising techniques’
Northern Ireland dairy farmers are being offered a free opportunity to learn about the latest and innovative practices about rearing...
Dairy
3 effective ways of controlling Johne’s disease this calving season
With the calving season almost upon us, it is good idea to keep the necessary steps in mind to limit...
Dairy
3 effective ways of controlling Johne’s disease this calving season
With the calving season almost upon us, it is good idea to keep the necessary steps in mind to limit...
Beef
UFU members 'outraged' over vegan ads on bus
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that some of its members are “outraged” over vegan ads appearing on Translink buses...
Beef
Dale Farm and ABP Horizon Dairy Beef Partnership: Everything you need to know
Two of Northern Ireland’s major agri-food businesses, Dale Farm and ABP, have announced the Horizon Dairy Beef Partnership. ‘Horizon’ is...
Beef
Dale Farm and ABP announce new dairy-beef partnership – ‘Horizon’
Northern Irish dairy processor Dale Farm and beef processor ABP have joined forces to launch an initiative aimed at “building...
Dairy
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for December
Lakeland Dairies has set a price for December milk, increasing the base price, following an announcement by the cooperative today,...
Dairy
Dairy advice: 3 jobs to get ticked off your to-do list
With the Christmas and the New Year celebrations behind us, our attention is back to the farm and what jobs...
Dairy
’10 years ago I would have said I’d never milk a cow or stand in a parlour’ – John Kelly
The past decade has provided many opportunities and challenges for Irish farmers – particularly those involved in or with a...
Agri-Business
Coca-Cola acquires remaining stake in value-added dairy joint venture
The Coca-Cola Company has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers. Coca-Cola...
