Livestock
Germinal to expand Lincoln grass seed capacity
Grass and forage plant breeder Germinal, part of the Belfast-based Openfolde Group, is to double the grass seed processing capacity of its Lincoln site. The company estimates that it produces 50% of the grass seed grown in the UK,...
Dairy UK explains forest-free feed policy
Milk processor trade association Dairy UK has added further detail to its earlier announcement that all feeds supplied into the UK dairy supply chain that contain forest-risk commodities will be expected to meet recognised...
New head for Cattle Information Service
The Cattle Information Service (CIS), part of the Holstein UK Group, has appointed Paul Deakin MBE as its new head of field services. Mr Deakin takes over the post from Janette Mathie, who has retired. Mr Deakin joins CIS from dairy...
Upgrade for Premier’s Atlas feed material platform
Premier Nutrition, an AB Agri company, has upgraded its Atlas online global feed material matrix to evaluate the seasonal variability of feed materials when formulating monogastric species diets. The new functionality will enable...
Dawn Meats lowers carbon emissions
Irish beef processor Dawn Meats, trading as Dunbia in the UK, has reported a 77% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its operations in Ireland and the UK. The new level is an improvement on the 63% reported in 2024....
Tarff Valley partners with Stabiliser Cattle Company
Farmer-controlled agricultural merchant and feed manufacturer Tarff Valley is to partner with the Stabiliser Cattle Company to improve access to Stabiliser genetics, nutritional advice and on-farm technical support for beef producers...