World News
French farmers block roads as '25,000 face bankruptcy'
French farmers have caused total gridlock in northwestern France in recent days, by blocking the roads with their tractors and machinery...
Dairy
Dairy
'Herd health improved with Lely milking robots'
The introduction of Lely robotic milking technology has been viewed by many dairy farmers as an opportunity to get out...
Dairy
Dairygold cuts 1c/L for June milk while Carbery to pay just short of 29c/L
The Carbery Group has confirmed a milk price for June of approximately 28.9c/L (including VAT and an SCC bonus of...
Dairy
Aurivo’s June milk price cut by 2c/L
Aurivo is paying 28c/L (including VAT) for June milk, down 2c/L on the previous month. “We have no option but...
Dairy
Robotic milking will allow Cork farm expand by 40%
Increased milk production, grassland management and herd health are all major benefits of the Lely robotic milking system, according to...
Dairy
US farmers dump over 13m litres of milk they can't find buyers for
US domestic milk output is set to be the highest ever this year and US farmers are dumping their milk...
Dairy
Scottish dairy herds down but total cow numbers up
The number of dairy herds in Scotland has decreased to 982, down 19 in the six months to July 1,...
Dairy
Glanbia cuts its June milk price, Kerry holds at 28c/L
Glanbia has cut its June milk price, after ‘holding’ its price for the past three months, using a bonus top-up...
Beef
Pics: A selection of photos from Cow Appreciation Day
Cow Appreciation Day was trending today (July 14) on Twitter and we’ve chosen a selection of the many pictures of...
Rural Life
How much do you know about cows on Cow Appreciation Day?
On the day that’s in it, we’ve brought you the best facts and figures about cows – on Cow Appreciation...
Rural Life
Lely milking robots to join the machinery lineup in Farming Simulator
Starting next year users of the game Farming Simulator will be able to milk their cows virtually with the Lely Astronaut...
Dairy
Fonterra to push more milk powder onto market (likely more price pressure)
Prices at this week’s Fonterra Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction could come under further pressure, according to AHDB Dairy’s senior...
Dairy
'Netherland’s milk market in disastrous situation'
Dutch dairy farmers were not able to cover their cost of milk production last year, according to figures from the...
Dairy
Planning is essential - dairy new entrants advise on not being 'clueless'
Members of the Greenfield Dairy Discussion Group spoke of their experiences of planning and why it is essential when setting up...
Dairy
New Zealand dairy cull up 21% - strong beef price and low milk price to blame
New Zealand dairy cull cow numbers have increased as farmers take advantage of higher beef prices. The cull cow kill...
Dairy
'Heifer care often overlooked in digital dermatitis management'
Heifer care is often overlooked when it comes to digital dermatitis management, experts say. Digital dermatitis often leads to lameness,...
Beef
'Hoose problems on the horizon once the weather breaks'
Dairy and beef farmers should be on the lookout for quite an intense period of lungworm infection (hoose) once the current...
Dairy
European Fonterra plant to process 1 billion litres of milk a year
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has opened its new plant in the Netherlands which will process 1 billion litres of...
