Dairy
Slurry powered milk trucks; is this the future?
Farmers in Sweden are contributing to a fossil fuel free future through turning their farms’ slurry into biogas – which is...
Dairy
Dairy
Cows arrive aboard ‘world’s first’ floating farm in Dutch city
A total of 32 cows have taken up residence in “the world’s first” floating farm in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The...
Dairy
Fonterra secures $380 million for popular Tip Top ice cream brand
Fonterra, a New Zealand based dairy co-op, has announced the sale of its popular Tip Top ice cream brand to...
Agri-Business
Danone’s first quarter sales up by a modest 0.8%
Danone’s first quarter results show a slight growth in sales despite decreased infant milk formula sales in China and the...
Agri-Business
Northern Ireland's compound animal feed sector continues to grow
Northern Ireland’s compound animal feed industry continues to underpin the growth achieved by the various livestock sectors – dairy, beef,...
Beef
Why is colostrum so important for the newborn calf?
Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. It’s crucial...
Grass
Northern Ireland hosts EU delegates for major grassland project
Farming representatives from 11 European countries were hosted in Belfast for a seminar showcasing Northern Ireland’s grassland management techniques. The...
Opinion
Is the climate change debate heading in the wrong direction for UK agriculture?
Brexit may well prove to be a minor hurdle relative to the challenge of climate change for UK agriculture over...
Grass
Thinking of baling forage crops? Here are some tips
Many farmers across the country experienced poor grass growth this summer – due to drought conditions – meaning that silage...
Dairy
Is good quality silage on the menu for your dairy cows?
In order to achieve high milk yields, dairy cows need to be offered good-quality silage in order to optimise performance....
Dairy
Dairy exporters heading for leading food and drink fair in China
Dairy exporters will be travelling to China later this month, in a UK delegation led by the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Dairy
Brother and sister duo named OMSCo's Farm of the Year
Brother and sister farming partners Daniel and Claire Howlett of Wicton Farm, Herefordshire, have been awarded the Organic Milk Suppliers’...
Dairy
How one dairy farmer went from an employee to farm manager and business partner
LIC (Livestock Improvement Corporation), the New Zealand farmer-owned co-operative, held its Pasture to Profit Conference 2018 in Birmingham yesterday, October...
Dairy
First robotic milking dairy farm to join Farm Excellence Programme
Two dairy units with very different approaches to milking have been added to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
Opinion
Sugar Tax is a 'good news' story for the dairy sector
The fact that milk-based drinks have been granted an exemption from the new Sugar Tax on nutritional grounds is a...
Opinion
The humble potato needs an image change
The recent confirmation that Kenya has accredited a number of British seed potato varieties is good news for a sector...
Opinion
Is the Wool Board a marketing model for the rest of our agri food sectors?
Congratulations to Brendan Kelly on his recent success in Northern Ireland’s regional Wool Board Election. The Co. Antrim man has...
Grass
Soil testing survey reveals important grassland fertility trends
The end of March this year was marked by the successful completion of the European Exceptional Adjustment Aid (EAA) funded...
