N.Ireland
The significance of the 2024 World Dairy Summit
The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability was recently adopted by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) at the culmination of the...
World Dairy Summit
N.Ireland
Arla boss: You can't switch milk production on and off; farmers need to be able to plan for Brexit
The UK dairy industry should be “recognised” in Brexit negotiations and details of the upcoming Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) plans released...
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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...
N.Ireland
World Dairy Summit: The Co. Down herd in the top 1% of £PLI rankings
The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) in Hillsborough, Co. Down is home to one of the UK’s top £PLI ranking...
N.Ireland
Breeding goals: 'There’s no point breeding a 12,000L cow if she’ll not last'
Milk volume is no longer the driver of dairy breeding in Northern Ireland, with attention now turning to lifetime productivity...
N.Ireland
World Dairy Summit: Poor grass management could be costing you £241 a cow
Farmers could be losing out on thousands of pounds simply by not effectively managing their grass, researchers say. AFBI’s Hillsborough research facility...
Agri Politics
World Dairy Summit: Europe and USA driving global milk production recovery
The European and US dairy markets are leading international recovery in milk markets, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) report revealed....
Agri Politics
Dairy can 'feed the world' and protect the environment at the same time
World political and agricultural leaders were told dairy can play a vital dual role in feeding the world with nutritious...
Dairy
Butter bubble: ‘If someone wanted to lock in a contract at €7,000 we’ll have a celebration’
Current butter prices are unlikely to last, the head of one of Ireland’s biggest milk processors has warned. “If someone...
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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...
Dairy
National Dairy Council scoops major award at World Dairy Summit
The National Dairy Council (NDC) was awarded the ‘International Milk Promotion Trophy’ (IMP) award at the World Dairy Summit for...