Nutrition
Noel Bardon on 22 Jun 2021
Consumers want more info on locally-produced, sustainable produce
Recent survey data from the European Milk Forum shows that dairy products are well regarded by consumers.
Declan Marren on 02 Jun 2021
Thrive: assessing performance at grass this spring
Weighing dairy-beef cattle at key times of the year is important to ensure targets are being met. Declan Marren looks at the latest performance on the demonstration farm.
Lorcan Allen on 27 May 2021
Consumers returned to premium meats and known brands during COVID-19 crisis
Fiona Sweeney, strategic marketing director at Kerry Group, outlines the major consumer trends she noticed over the last year.
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
Breastfeeding or formula? Here’s a tip: include women in the conversation
Mothers want the best nutrition for their child. Breastfeeding is encouraged as the first port of call, but if that isn’t possible, you’ll be needing a trusted infant formula.
Amii McKeever on 19 May 2021
For your career in agriculture - small keys can open big doors
Now working with MSD Animal Health, Catherine Heffernan – who grew up on a dairy farm in Glenmore in south Kilkenny – has built a career in technology-focused agri companies, writes Amii McKeever.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 May 2021
Crop on camera: herbicide applied
Weeds emerged over the past week and allowed herbicide to be applied. Nutrition was also applied where needed.
Shane Murphy on 28 Apr 2021
Looking after your new purchase ahead of breeding
A few small steps pre-breeding can ensure a successful breeding season.
Farmers Journal on 28 Apr 2021
Week 27 study guide answers: Nutrition in animals – nutrition II
In last week’s study guide (week 27), Fiona Griffin set students a number of questions as part of the student activities. Please find answers below:
Amii McKeever on 21 Apr 2021
Planting the seeds of burger in Ireland
We can’t shy away from the fact that veggie burgers are growing in popularity. Amii McKeever cuts through the bull on their origin and nutritional value
Contributor on 21 Apr 2021
Student activity answers: Nutrition I (week 26)
Nutrition starting in the soil, plays a key role in animal performance
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Apr 2021
Team talk with hockey player Chloe Watkins
Irish women’s hockey player, Chloe Watkins, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about sporting role models for young girls, the benefits of being part of a team and gearing up for Tokyo
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.
Niall Hurson on 17 Mar 2021
Monaghan Mushrooms’ vegan burger enters production
The burger uses mushrooms produced on the company’s farm and is due to become available on the retail market shortly.
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.