Beef
Time to stop 'pussy-footing' around Brazilian beef imports
There is a “stark contrast” between last week’s US ban on imported Brazilian Beef and the “pussy-footing” that has characterised...
USDA
Beef
All fresh Brazilian beef imports now banned from the US
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the suspension of all fresh beef imports from Brazil due to...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Dairy
Upward milk production trend continues in the US
The upward milk production trend has continued across the US, with an increase of 1.8% reported during the month of...
Beef
Approval of Bord Bia's marketing claims will 'boost Irish beef exports to the US'
The recent approval of Bord Bia’s marketing claims for Irish beef by the US government will “boost Irish exports”, according to...
Agri-Business
How will Trump's new Agriculture Secretary shape up?
When Sonny Perdue got the ‘Apprentice’ treatment last November, he obviously said all the right things. “He asked me what...
Dairy
US milk production continues on its upwards trend in 2017
Milk production in the 23 major states in the US continued on its upwards trend during the month of March; it...
Dairy
US milk production in February jumps by 2.3%
Milk production in the US in February increased by 2.3% compared to the same month in 2016, latest figures show....
Dairy
US milk production rose by 2.7% in January as cow numbers increase
January milk production in the 23 major milk producing States in the US rose by 2.7% when compared with January 2016, latest...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Tillage
Record Australian barley harvest on the cards
Australian barley exports are likely to reach their highest level on record in 2016/17, according to USDA sources Barley production...
Beef
Scientists develop system to remove phosphorus from slurry
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have developed a mobile system for removing phosphorus from cattle and, potentially, pig...
Dairy
No let up in US milk supplies as November collections jump 2.6%
Milk production in the US increased by 2.6% this November when compared to the corresponding month last year, figures from...
Dairy
US milk production rises again in September
US milk production continues to increase, with the latest figures from the USDA showing that milk production increased 2.3% in...
Dairy
The changing face of US dairy industry - Cow numbers to reach 9.2m by 2024
The US dairy industry is undergoing change and cow numbers are expected to reach 9.2m head by 2024, according to Dr...
Agri Politics
US government to purchase surplus cheese to help out dairy farmers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to buy a surplus of cheese to help out dairy producers whose revenues have...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Beef
US beef imports to sink to lowest level since 2005
The US Department of Agriculture has predicted US beef imports will drop 16% this year, resulting in their lowest level...
Agri Politics
US milk production continues to increase, aided by low feed prices
US milk production in March was up 1.8% from the corresponding month last year, the latest figures from the US...
Tillage
U.S. wheat stocks set to be largest in 29 years
U.S. wheat ending stocks for 2015/16 are projected to be 10 million bushels higher than last year, making it the...
Beef
Global beef production to increase by 1% in 2016
Global beef production levels in 2016 are to rise by 1% on 2015, the latest forecast from the US Department...