We are big fans of the Fleckvieh. It’s a breed that we have got to know very well. We now visit Austria with customers several times a year to source pedigree Fleckvieh. (30,000 breeding cattle are now exported from Austria each year. These are transported to over 30 countries around the world!*) The breed is…
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Beef prices and dairy-beef in mainland Europe
Beef prices and dairy-beef in mainland Europe Matthew Halpin reports from a recent Bord Bia farmer trip to Germany and Austria. Matthew Halpin on 28 Aug 2019 In mid-July, Bord Bia rewarded the finalists of the Origin Green farmer awards with a three-day trip to Germany and Austria. After taking part in the judging of the…
Farming - Climate change & the environment
The climate change conference in Katowice, Poland (COP24) didn’t achieve the agreements or results that many were clamouring for. However, it did shine a little light on those deemed responsible for the ongoing demise of our world. During and after the conference a flurry of articles appeared on websites concerning the key drivers of climate…
Understanding cattle terminology
Cattle terms & terminology We appreciate that farming skills, and indeed farms, are often passed through many generations. However, there are some who come to farming later in life. They may be a little unsure of which breed would best suit their needs and perhaps aren’t overly familiar with the various cattle terminology that is…
SHRINKING YOUNGSTOCK POPULATION CONTINUES TO CAST SHADOW OVER DAIRY HERD
The population of the GB dairy herd was 1.8% (50,000 head) lower as of April 2018 compared to the same period the year before, according to the latest data from BCMS. Meanwhile, the milking herd has only marginally declined, falling by 0.4% (8,000 head) on the year. The reasons behind the falling dairy cow population…