N.Ireland
Jersey cow wins dairy inter-breed title at Newry Show
Newry Show 2024 saw a tremendous Jersey cow scooping the event’s dairy inter-breed title – Potteswalls Bontino Dawn. She calved...
Dairy
N.Ireland
Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians
The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a...
Agri-Business
Ehrmann acquires Trewithen Dairy to open UK production plant
Global dairy company Ehrmann is set to open a UK production plant following its acquisition of Cornwall-based Trewithen Dairy. Ehrmann...
Agri-Business
Cork’s Dairy Concepts secures international contract with M&S
Dairy Concepts, headquartered at Moorepark dairy research and development campus in Fermoy, Co. Cork, has clinched a significant international contract...
N.Ireland
Should NI’s entire cattle population be genotyped?
Genotyping Northern Ireland’s entire cattle population will help revolutionise its dairy and beef sectors, according to the chair of the...
Dairy
Organic Herd increases milk price to 51ppl for July
Organic Herd has announced a 1ppl increase in its member milk price effective from July 1, 2024. The increase will...
Agri-Business
GDT price index records first decline since March 2024
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has recorded its first decline since March 2024, falling by 0.5% at the...
Dairy
May GB milk delivery volumes at lowest level in 8 years
May volumes of Great British milk deliveries are at their lowest level in eight years, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Dairy
GB leads the world in uptake of sexed dairy semen - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said Great Britain is leading the world in the uptake of sexed...
N.Ireland
Dairy advice: Regular foot bathing to limit lameness
At this time of the year, it can be difficult to stay on top of lameness issues and foot bathing...
N.Ireland
Results: Beef, dairy and sheep champions at Armagh Show
Armagh Show 2024 boasted, possibly, its largest cattle entry of all time. Judging of the various classes went on well...
N.Ireland
Slurry safety as second-cut preparation gets underway
As a result of the good weather in recent weeks, many farmers were able to get in their first-cut silage,...
Agri-Business
smaXtec wins ‘Digital Disruptor’ award
Cow health management company, smaXtec has won a ‘Digital Disruptor award at a ceremony in Austria. Dsm-firmenich, the nutrition, health...
Dairy
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms – vet
Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
N.Ireland
Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals
The impact of heat stress has been identified on a Co. Antrim dairy farm, as a result of recent research...
N.Ireland
Controlling weeds in your paddocks this summer
Controlling weeds when they are at the most manageable stage is crucial, particularly now as grass growth has improved over...
Agri-Business
AHDB to partner with Barber's Farmhouse Cheesemakers for mastitis event
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will collaborate with Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers for an event centred on milk quality...
Agri-Business
Focus on post-weaned calves to prevent disease - MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health is urging dairy herd managers to ensure post-weaned calves receive the same level of care and attention...
