Good Grass Quality Silage Basis to Dairy Profits
Grass, combining good forage with quality grass-based silage is the most cost-effective way to feed dairy cows. While grazed systems for dairy cattle have the potential for the best … Continue reading
Dairy Sector Influencing European Beef Market Developments
The fortunes of the European beef sector this year rely heavily on the developments within the European and global dairy sectors. According to the French market analysts France AgriMer, the … Continue reading
EU Cases of African Swine Fever Triple Those in Russia
The number of cases of African swine fever recorded in the Eastern European and Baltic states since the outbreak started in 2012 is three times the number of cases recorded … Continue reading
Three a Day to Put Dairy Back on the Menu
A call has been sent out to the British government to put in place a “thee-a-day” programme for milk and dairy products to encourage the consumption of dairy produce as … Continue reading
Germany Fighting Antibiotic Resistance in Broiler Production
The German federal agriculture ministry is launching an €2.46 million project aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics in broiler production. Project EsRAM, announced by agriculture minister Christian … Continue reading
Dairy Sector Needs to Look to World Markets
The British dairy industry needs to look beyond its national market if it is to succeed in the current conditions. Speaking following his award of the Royal Association of British … Continue reading
Integrity of Supermarkets Questioned in Parliamentary Report
The trustworthiness and integrity of UK supermarkets has been called into question by a new Parliamentary report. The Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee report on farmgate prices questioning the … Continue reading
Global Dairy Crisis – a Perfect Storm
The crisis in the dairy sector is the result of a perfect storm – rising production, high productivity, closure of markets, falling demand and prices and high production costs. By … Continue reading
EU Could Give Fresh Support to Pig and Dairy Sectors
The European Union could have been stung into action to take fresh measures to help the ailing European pig and dairy sectors. At the February agriculture council of ministers meeting … Continue reading
Antibiotic Resistance Growing Concern in Europe
Antimicrobial resistance in both animals and humans is growing across Europe. A new report from the European Food Safety Authority shows that bacteria in humans, food and animals continue to … Continue reading
Farm Gate to Fork 