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Michael Eavis is no stranger to the competition, having been a previous winner in 2014, but the Worthy Farm holding has changed considerably in the past decade to the adoption of new technology. Photo: Matt Cardy
12-01-2024 | News

In the running to win prestigious UK dairy competition

Over the past weeks, the the northern part of the country received almost 20 times more snow compared to the average, resulting in it covering almost all pastures and threatening 3.6 million heads of cattle. (Generic) Photo: Canva
12-01-2024 | News

Mongolia’s brutal winter threatens livestock feed and cattle

In Germany cities such as Munich, Hamburg, Bremen and Cologne have been brought to a standstill by the farmers, making this one of the biggest protest actions they have ever taken. Photo: Arnoud Korrel
11-01-2024 | News

Farmers protest against subsidy cuts across Germany

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11-01-2024 | News

Around the globe with 10 must-read farm visits in 2023

At the end of October 2023 there were a total of 7,500 dairy farmers remaining in England, Scotland and Wales, which shows a decline of -4.5% compared to the same period the previous year. Photo: Canva
10-01-2024 | News

Milk price drop leads to fall in GB dairy farm numbers

Sarah Tomlinson, TB Advisory Service technical director and Kingshay veterinary consultant: “The biggest barrier to TB control was the 'them and us' mentality when it came to government, vets and farmers. We share a common goal, working towards a TB-free future." Photo: Canva
09-01-2024 | News

Bovine TB at lowest levels in England for 15 years

Synthetic milk is still a somewhat emerging industry, with many start-ups in their research and development phase. However, some companies are leading the way with products already in the market. Photo: Canva
05-01-2024 | News

Synthetic milk – the situation on the global market

Dairy Diary: December business update
04-01-2024 | News

Dairy Diary: December business update

Calves housed in pairs were bolder compared with calves individually before grouping when it came to novel objects and unfamiliar calves. Photo: Canva
03-01-2024 | News

How social housing affects dairy calves

Hungarian dairy businesses warned over dire market conditions due to soaring imports and waning demand in previous months. Photo: Canva
22-12-2023 | News

EU and state subsidies for Hungarian dairy industry