Dairy
Confirmed number of bluetongue cases in GB rises to 157
The total number of bluetongue (BTV-3) cases in Great Britain has risen to 157, with 155 in England and two...
Europe
N.Ireland
Risk of flash droughts expected to rise globally – study
The rapid development of flash droughts are predicted to occur on a global scale, according to a new study carried...
Dairy
Prospects for UK mozzarella cheese production could be dampened
According to AHDB Dairy, mozzarella cheese manufacturers could come under pressure in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit. In such...
World News
Over 27,000 birds destroyed due to bird flu outbreaks in Europe
Over 27,000 birds have died or have been destroyed in EU Member States due to several cases of highly pathogenic...
Dairy
Europe leads the world in dairy processing investments
Europe has led the world in investment in the dairy processing industry over the past three years. Since 2012 €4.4...
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,...
EU
50% of EU vets focus on pets and just 18% of focus on farm animals
There are 780m farm animals and 157m pets in Europe, yet 48% of European vets focus on companion animals, according...
Arable
'Favourable crop conditions in Ireland; EU crops above average'
The weather conditions in Ireland continue to be favourable for crop development and in general crop growth conditions throughout Europe...
Dairy
UK experts: 'If good Irish dairy farmers cannot make a profit who else in Europe can?'
A new report has highlighted the cost efficiency of Irish dairy production compared to that of other European countries. The...
Environment
EU must not turn its back on biofuels says Copa-Cocega
Crop and tillage based biofuels are vital for animal feed, the environment, jobs and fuel, according to Copa-Cocega General Secretary...
Dairy
Why some European dairy farmers want supply control in times of crisis
The European Milk Board and the German Dairy Farmers Association (BDM) are to press in Europe for the introduction of...
