The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has confirmed it is exploring a new proposal to enhance genetic gain in the breed through IVF embryo transfer technology.

Dairy farmers are losing too many cows to poor fertility, but good management from drying off to submission can prevent those ...

Bharat’s resistance to the opening of its dairy market to US products has triggered and escalated trade disputes. While the ...

A 2001 study, from the University of Leicester, involving 1,000-strong herds of Holstein Friesian cattle found that ...

Trade peaked at 3700gns at the Auchenleck Holstein Friesian dispersal, with strong demand and standout heifers topping the Borderway sale.

The farmyard at Ffynnonbrodyr is a hive of activity with workmen busy constructing the shed that will house the farm’s new milking parlour.

A2 milk has been around for a couple of decades and has become more popular among people who perceive it as being easier to ...

In 1993, the Ryan family’s dairy herd at Maryland Farm, Lisheen, Moyne, Thurles was wiped out by brucellosis. Today, they milk 150 cows and produce an average of 523kg of milk solids per cow per year.

A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded 'pedigree' status.

Monday (evening) 20th October 2025: An entry of 1704 sheep in Ballymena on Monday night resulted in an improved trade with ...

A group of of concerned' Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) members have demanded transparency about the proposed ...

Thursday 2nd October 2025: A good entry of 382 beef cattle continued to sell well with beef cows to 446p for 810kg at £3612. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Farming Life, you get 70% ...