Drying-off: Selecting the correct dates for cows
Drying-off is going to be the next major event to occur on most dairy farms. There are a number of factors that need to be considered ahead of drying-off, with some herds likely to start drying-off...
View ArticleTime to start looking for staff ahead of calving on farms
As we enter into November, now is a good time of year for dairy farmers to start looking for staff for next spring. Labour shortage within the agricultural sector is a significant issue, which is why...
View ArticleArla report shows 4 million children go to school hungry
The UK’s largest dairy cooperative, Arla, has revealed new research in its report ‘Empty Tummy Disadvantage’, which states that four million children currently arrive to school hungry. These children...
View ArticleDairy advice: Getting organised for drying-off cows
As we move into November, planning must get underway for drying-off cows and ensuring that you have all of the required equipment. Planning for drying-off is vital to ensure that the job is completed...
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Fonterra and Nestlé complete sale of dairy joint venture in Brazil
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has confirmed that the sale of Fonterra and Nestlé’s dairy joint venture in Brazil is now complete. The Dairy Partners Americas (DPA) Brazil joint venture, which was...
View ArticleDairy processor Saputo to close another US facility
One of worlds top 10 dairy processors, Saputo has announced it will permanently close its Lancaster, Wisconsin facility in the United States (US). The closure follows the start-up of its recently...
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GDT price index drops slightly at latest event
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has dropped slightly by 0.7% at the latest trading event today (Tuesday, November 7). The drop to 987 is the first decline since August 15, 2023, and comes...
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RSPCA welcomes live export ban in King’s Speech
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has welcomed the commitment to end the live exports of some animals outlined in the supplementary notes to the King’s Speech today...
View ArticleLakeland Dairies launches Sustainability Incentive Payment
Lakeland Dairies has launched a farm sustainability strategy, with a key component being a payment to support farmers in carrying out sustainability actions. The strategy ‘Farming for a Better Future’...
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Fonterra aims for 30% on-farm emissions cut by 2030
Fonterra has today (Thursday, November 9) announced that it is targeting a 30% reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030. The New Zealand dairy co-op said that 86% of its emissions come from its farms....
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New Dairy Export Programme to help businesses seize new opportunities
The UK government has announced a new programme aimed at helping UK dairy businesses to seize new export opportunities. The Dairy Export Programme will be formally launched by the Minister for...
View ArticleDairy advice: Lime during housed period
Hydrated lime has an important role to play on dairy farms over the winter months in the prevention of mastitis cases. For the majority of farms, the cows are now housed and in some cases they have...
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Farmers encouraged to test for Q fever in dairy cattle
Ceva Animal Health is encouraging farmers experiencing fertility issues in their dairy herds to test for Q fever. The animal health company’s advice follows recent diagnostic data from 274 Q-Test bulk...
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Chief veterinary officer confirms case of bluetongue in England
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus (BTV) after the disease was found in a single cow in Kent. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the...
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Ruminant moves from GB to NI suspended after bluetongue case
Movements of ruminant animals, including cattle and sheep, from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) have been suspended following the confirmation of a case of bluetongue virus (BTV) in...
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RH&W and FUW urge vigilance after Kent bluetongue case
Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) and the Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) have urged vigilance after a case of bluetongue virus (BTV) was confirmed in a single cow in Kent. The cow was culled to...
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What is bluetongue and how does it spread?
A case of bluetongue virus was confirmed in a single cow in the southeast of England and farmers in the UK and Ireland have been warned to remain vigilant for signs of the disease. As a result of the...
View ArticleLakeland confirms milk price for October supplies
Lakeland Dairies has confirmed its milk price for supplies from farmers in the month of October, opting to hold its price. The board of the processor has decided to offer a base price of 34c/L at...
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Dealing with mortellaro within your herd
Mortellaro is an issue that many cattle farmers have to deal with; it is a stubborn hoof disease that can occur on all cattle farms. Also known as digital dermatitis or Italian footrot, once it...
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New Defra secretary urged to prioritise live export bill
The new secretary of state for the environment, Steve Barclay has been urged to prioritise a new bill that will ban the live export of animals – after previously showing “enthusiastic support” for the...
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