MInerals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

A European Court of Auditors report has warned that Europe must diversify its sources of lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and some rare earth elements.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

MOST READ STORIES

Dairy management: silage stocks and vaccines

MANAGEMENT 24 December 2025

Dairy Management: choosing the right dry cow minerals

MANAGEMENT 26 November 2025

Schemes update: ensure SIS mineral supplementation is offered for long enough

NEWS 21 November 2025

Sheep Management: mineral supplementation, temporary grazing and housing prep

MANAGEMENT 1 October 2025

A rapid switch from summer to autumn

Castlederg dairy farmer Jessica Pollock is well on with her normal workload, despite a change in the weather.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Important year for genotyped ram action

Flocks which have not purchased a genotyped ram in year one or two must purchase a ram in 2025 or risk being withdrawn from the scheme

AGRI-SCHEMES 1 January 1970

Dairy Management: pica and low milk urea nitrogen

The prolonged dry spell is beginning to impact on grass growth with other issues emerging also, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Dairy management: high risk for grass tetany

Cold and wet weather when cows are close to peak milk production is a high risk time for grass tetany, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

MInerals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

MOST READ STORIES

Dairy management: silage stocks and vaccines

Dairy Management: choosing the right dry cow minerals

Schemes update: ensure SIS mineral supplementation is offered for long enough

Schemes update: ensure SIS mineral supplementation is offered for long enough

Sheep Management: mineral supplementation, temporary grazing and housing prep

Sheep Management: mineral supplementation, temporary grazing and housing prep

A rapid switch from summer to autumn

Important year for genotyped ram action

Dairy Management: pica and low milk urea nitrogen

Dairy management: high risk for grass tetany

Advice for supporting gut health

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