45+ min ago   (398+ words) Decades of selective breeding and intensive farming have altered cattle genetics, often at the expense of valuable genetic diversity found in traditional herds, according to new research from Aberystwyth University. The authors of the study, published in Applied Animal Science,…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago   (413+ words) Government minister acknowledges industry concerns about the current “dysfunction” of the country’s plant import system A coalition of New Zealand’s leading plant importers has met with minister for biosecurity, Andrew Hoggard, to express their concerns that the Ministry for Primary…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (198+ words) Dairy Farmers in Kiambu County have called upon both National and County governments to improve the sector through the supply of quality dairy feeds and sexed semens which continue to affect milk production in the country. According to Joanne Atian’g…...

28+ min ago   (411+ words) After commencing on April 20 and lasting 10 weeks, Michael Fagan re-caps on the breeding season at the Newford Herd in Skrine, County Roscommon. A total of 82 mature cows and 27 maiden heifers were presented for breeding this year. 84% of the mature cow…...

29+ min ago   (576+ words) Wisconsin State Farmer Ag Briefs: Man found dead at Saputo Cheese plant in Fond du Lac County Fond du Lac man found dead at Saputo Cheese Factory ALTO, Wisconsin – Law enforcement officials believe that the death of a worker inside…...

32+ min ago   (874+ words) All agricultural sectors are impacted by the drought and rationing. The drought began to take its toll on Puerto Rico's agricultural sector, with impacts that are reflected in the availability of livestock feed, the cost of production and crop harvest…...

34+ min ago   (560+ words) That is the focus of the Future Farm Roadshow, which gets underway this week, bringing practical advice, expert insight and real-farm experience to farmers across Laois, Cork and Tipperary. The three events will give farmers the opportunity to hear directly…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (623+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 11, 2026 JUNEAU, Wis. — Every dairy operation is looking for ways to raise healthier calves, improve efficiency and raise the next generation of productive cows. Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide dairy farmers and their teams with the opportunity…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (416+ words) Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics - often at the expense of valuable diversity preserved in traditional herds - according to new research from Aberystwyth University. The authors of the study, published in Applied Animal Science,…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago   (353+ words) Your morning glass of full-fat milk may not be the dietary villain it was once made out to be. A new Canadian study is challenging decades of low-fat advice, finding that three servings of full-fat dairy a day did not…...