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Walnutlawn Sidekick daughter claims top prize at UK Dairy Expo
The Borderway UK Dairy Expo returned on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 with the interbreed champion going to MAG...
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N.Ireland
NI herd named British Friesian Herd of the Year
The British Friesian Herd of the Year Award has been won by the Northern Irish Inch herd from Downpatrick, Co....
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
40 new dairy entrants in Northern Ireland in 2021
Approximately 40 new farming entrants started up within Northern Ireland’s dairy sector during 2021 and this growth looks set to...
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Holstein UK announces 2021 Premier Herd Competition finalists
Seven of the UK’s top dairy herds have been put forward as finalists in Holstein UK’s 2021 Premier Herd Competition....
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New Holstein UK president named
Holstein UK members elected their new president last night – the newcomer will take over from Co. Antrim farmer David Perry....
N.Ireland
Pivots and milking with 8 robots in southern Australia
In November Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of a lifetime...
N.Ireland
Big change in Holstein UK as NI-born president ends term and new CEO appointed
Holstein UK has announced Welshman Bryan Thomas will replace Co. Antrim dairy breeder David Perry as the organisation’s next president....
Dairy
Dairy farming in a volanic valley and exporting to China: Heather reports from Australia
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of a lifetime...
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
N.Ireland
Mega farming: Meet the southern Australia family managing 2,300 cattle
Just two months ago Co. Down dairy farmer Heather Martin found out she would take part in the trip of...
N.Ireland
Co. Down dairy farmer wins Holstein Australia scholarship
A Newtownards dairy farmer will soon be swapping the lush pastures of east Co. Down for the Australian outback. Heather...
Dairy
Holstein UK opens debate on controlling dairy volatility
Holstein UK has submitted preliminary proposals to the European Commission, which – if implemented – would see EU dairy farmers...