First 'Roof-rent' Solar Panels at Frisian Dairy Farm
22:30 | 04/10/2017
NETHERLANDS - The first roof with solar panels was delivered in the framework of the Solar programme of FrieslandCampina at the Elshof dairy farm in Oldetrijne (Friesland, the Netherlands) on Friday 29 September 2017.
More Investments, Surveillance Needed to Curb Misuse of Antimicrobials, FAO Warns
20:51 | 25/09/2017
GLOBAL - A stronger global effort, including larger investments and improved surveillance measures, is required to ensure that antimicrobials are used responsibly and in ways that do not threaten public health and food production, according to FAO Deputy Director-General, Maria Helena Semedo.
FMD Outbreak in Bhutan Kills Dairy Cows, Calves
20:11 | 22/09/2017
BHUTAN - Dr Tashi Samdup, Director General at the Department of Livestock under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, has reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in a town called Samdrup Jongkhar.
DCANZ, DairyNZ & MPI Endorse Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
20:06 | 20/09/2017
NEW ZEALAND - DairyNZ, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) yesterday endorsed the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam, marking New Zealand’s commitment towards global sustainable dairy development.
Arla Bolsters Online Strategy with New Head of E-commerce & Digital
22:53 | 18/09/2017
UK - Arla Foods UK, the country’s leading dairy cooperative, has appointed Steve Millard as its new Head of E-commerce & Digital.
Glanbia H1 1C/L Bonus Proves 2017 Market Returns Justify Higher Milk Prices
21:30 | 14/09/2017
IRELAND - IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has welcomed the announcement by Glanbia that, in addition to a 1c/l increase on August milk, they will pay a 1c/l bonus on all milk supplies produced in the January to June period.
Dairy Farmers Milk Power of Data to Improve Feed, Farm Management Practices
22:32 | 13/09/2017
GLOBAL - Cargill is transforming the way its customers manage their farms through Dairy Enteligen™, a new digital platform that unleashes the power of data and insights to help farmers improve their operations.
Aussie Milk Makes Easy Entrance Into Guangzhou's Market
19:41 | 11/09/2017
CHINA - A total of 8,346 liters of pasteurized milk from Australia was flown into Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Wednesday. The first large batch of milk of its kind was imported through the airport of the city.
IFA Demands Urgent Govt Action Plan on Sterling Exchange Rate Crisis
22:36 | 05/09/2017
IRELAND - Speaking at the farmers’ information meeting in Mullingar on Friday evening, IFA President Joe Healy said the cattle price cuts of over €100 per head in the last month were inflicting severe financial damage on the low income livestock sector and eroding confidence in the trade.
Greens Plan Levy on Nitrate Pollution from Dairy Farming
20:18 | 04/09/2017
NEW ZEALAND - The Green Party says it will pay more than $136 million for farmers to move to more sustainable practices.
