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Calls for further measures as NI 4 million BVD test mark passed
The Northern Irish government has been urged to introduce additional measures to reinforce industry efforts to eradicate BVD in the province. The…
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Welsh football club installs milk vending machine from nearby farm
Football fans searching for a different match-day drink are queuing up for milk from a nearby family-run dairy farm after a local football team…
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Vast majority of First Milk farmers sign up to regenerative programme
The vast majority of First Milk farmers have signed up to its regenerative farming programme, with members committing to almost 131,000 field-level…
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Dairy farmers focus on marginal gains and efficiencies to bolster income
Producers have doubled down on efficiencies and succeeded in boosting health, fertility, and margins across the board, according to the latest…
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Consultation opens for compulsory BVD scheme for Wales
A compulsory scheme to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) could be introduced in Wales, with farmer feedback now needed on the proposal. The…
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Sexed semen dominates breeding choices, survey shows
Sexed dairy semen extended its dominance as the preferred choice for breeding on dairy farms according to a recent AHDB survey of breeding companies…
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Survey: Farmers making improvements on calf colostrum management
New survey data on calf colostrum management shows that dairy farmers are making steady improvements, but performance monitoring needs more of a…
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Arla announces July milk price rise amid 'drastic' inflation
Dairy co-operative Arla has announced a further milk price increase from July as farmers continue to see 'drastic' inflation. From 1 July, there will…
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Meat top winner as Welsh food exports reach record highs
Food and drink exports from Wales hit a record high last year, with meat being the highest value category, new figures show. Products such as Welsh…
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Risk assessment recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers rise
A risk assessment is recommended for at-risk farms as tick numbers are due to peak in the coming weeks, according to experts. Ticks, which transmit…
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