Nutrition
Niall Hurson on 24 Mar 2021
No protein value in one quarter of all vegetarian ‘meat substitutes’ - report
Sales in the UK of meat-free foods forecasted to be in excess of €1bn by 2024.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Mar 2021
Devenish to raise £50m to fund further growth
The Irish Farmers Journal understands Devenish is seeking to raise up to £50m from investors.
Adam Woods on 10 Mar 2021
Herd health planning in suckler herds
Adam Woods takes a look at some important items in relation to herd health planning in suckler herds
Lorcan Allen on 02 Mar 2021
Dutch dairy giant reports sharp drop in profits for 2020
The farmer-owned dairy co-op recorded a near 40% collapse in profits due to the impact of COVID-19 on its global business.
Kieran Mailey on 28 Feb 2021
NI Sheep Programme: pre- and post-lambing management webinar
Lambing management will be the topic of discussion during a webinar on Thursday 4 March, starting at 7.30pm.
Lorcan Allen on 26 Feb 2021
Fonterra to link milk prices to sustainability targets from June
The New Zealand dairy co-op has said it will reallocate money from farmers who fail to meet sustainability standards to its farmer suppliers who are already taking sustainability actions.
on 25 Feb 2021
Volac’s whey-based milk replacers deliver top calf performance
Advances in technology and research have led to whey-based milk replacers becoming the go-to protein source for calf nutrition.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Sales fall for Co-op Animal Health in 2019
The 50:50 joint venture between Dairygold and Glanbia saw its sales drop in 2019.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Glanbia plc protects its balance sheet as profits slump 35% for 2020
Following an unprecedented 12 months which hit profits hard, Glanbia plc has emerged with a strong balance sheet and less debt.
Adam Woods on 17 Feb 2021
Watch live tonight: Dairy Calf to Beef Webinar
Adam Woods previews tonight’s Irish Farmers Journal dairy calf to beef webinar kicking off at 8.30pm on farmersjournal.ie.
Niall Hurson on 12 Feb 2021
Agri jobs: beef, goat and dairy farm workers required
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available to beef, goat and dairy farm workers.
Lorcan Allen on 27 Jan 2021
Kerry Group to use joint venture proceeds for further acquisitions
While there's still a long way to go before any joint venture deal is agreed, Goodbody analyst Jason Molins believes Kerry Group will use any cash proceeds for new acquisitions.
Niall Hurson on 27 Jan 2021
Agri Aware enrolls top nutritionist for online series
The conversation will include a discussion about Daniel Davey’s farming background, sustainable food production and the link between nutrition and performance.
Irene Bermingham on 18 Jan 2021
Educate yourself on at the National Dairy Council's 2021 Virtual HealthFest
Healthfest, the health and wellbeing event for secondary school students aims to provide attendees with credible advice from experts in physical activity, nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Jack Kennedy on 07 Jan 2021
Watch: Dairylink winter feeding webinar
Quality winter feed is top of the list for many farmers producing milk over the winter months and feeding it correctly is vitally important.
Kieran Mailey on 06 Jan 2021
NI Sheep Programme: getting pre-lambing nutrition right
With the main run of lambing approaching fast, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for pre-lambing nutrition.
Lorcan Allen on 30 Dec 2020
Volac Ireland reports drop in sales for 2019
The family-owned dairy nutrition company saw profits at its Irish business increase 3% in 2019.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Dec 2020
Need to reposition how to market poultry output
Jack Kennedy reports on a webinar for poultry farmers hosted by Teagasc poultry specialist Rebecca Tierney.
Stephen Robb on 16 Dec 2020
A changing approach to crop production
With the coming decade set to be a defining one for agriculture, Stephen Robb talks to Sam Deane of New Generation Agriculture about an alternative approach to crop production
Amii McKeever on 12 Dec 2020
Eating for the body versus eating for the planet – are they one and the same?
Our food and its impact on the environment is an extremely sensitive issue, while nutritionally, the recommended diet for a human being is far from clear cut. Amii McKeever cuts through the bull