Dairy
With the grazing season coming to an end and farms preparing for winter housing, it is time to...
As the grazing season comes to an end, silage will begin to dominate the diet, whether cows are...
N.Ireland
With winter milkers in the thick of calving down, dairy sales are well and truly underway at marts,...
With many calves still hitting the ground for winter milking herds, farmers need to ensure November-born calves are getting attention
New Zealand's milk production has grown by around 3.5% for the 2025/2026 season, according to the country's latest dairy statistics report.
Formulating the appropriate diet for the winter milking herd is essential for boosting margins in a year where costs have been high.
When it comes to calf rearing this autumn, it is important to remember that milk is not the only essential liquid in a calf's diet.
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The 89th Dungannon dairy sale took place in Dungannon Mart, Co. Tyrone during the week, with heifers making up to £5,000.
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Despite a slow start, the autumn dairy trade is starting to pick up this week, with numerous sales now taking place across the country.
A major reduction sale of red and white cows took place this week, with the sale topping out at 4,600gns the Borderway Mart in Carlisle.
The Barledziew pedigree Holstein herd out of south-west Scotland saw a top price of 5,800gns in its dispersal sale.
Showbox Sires Embryo Extravaganza recently took place online, with a top price of $12,700 achieved in the US-based sale.
The September edition of the monthly Border and Lakeland show and sale saw a top price of 3,700gns this week.
With the autumn calving season approaching, farmers must be on the lookout for the risk of milk fever and any other metabolic issues.
Testing silage has always been a key element in forming a well-formulated, energy rich diet essential for milk production.
Calving is only around the corner for a lot of autumn herds, meaning preparations for optimal calf health should be well underway.
Machinery
With the harvest now wrapped for the majority of tillage farmers, all eyes will now be on getting crops into the ground.
Dairy sales are starting to pick up as we enter the back end of the season, with stock moving through Irish and UK marts once again.
Despite 942 cases of bluetongue confirmed in the UK during the 2026/2027 season so far, the dairy trade is still holding strong.
With rain beginning to fall following a prolonged period of dry weather, the risk of lungworm is back on the table.
Growing bluetongue concerns in the UK do not seem to be holding back dairy sales, as pedigree stock are making up to 3,650gns.
Farms often see thermoduric bacteria rising in the backend of the year, especially those still dealing with drought conditions.
