Nutrition

Agri-Business

7 months ago

Danone acquires US plant-based nutritional formulas company

Danone has announced today (Monday, May 12) that it has entered into a definitive agreement to...

Understanding nutrients in food is 'key' to dental health

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Understanding nutrients in food is 'key' to dental health

A dentist from a farming background has said understanding the importance of nutrients in food is "key" to proactive dental healthcare.

Fit Farmers programme yields impressive outcome

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Fit Farmers programme yields impressive outcome

%%excerpt%% Long hours, physical labour and the pressure of managing a farm in an unpredictable environment takes a toll on farmers’ health, physically and mentally, according to nurse Laura Tully whose Fit Farmers' lifestyle intervention has yielded an impressive outcome.

Sheep

almost 2 years ago

How sheep farmers can improve flock performance

Details of changes farmers can make to their sheep enterprises to improve their flock performance were discussed at a conference held last night (Tuesday, January 23) in Co. Roscommon.

FSAI chief vet: Cows offer 'solar-powered' nutritional benefits

Environment

over 2 years ago

FSAI chief vet: Cows offer 'solar-powered' nutritional benefits

Regulators must do more to help consumers realise that produce from “solar-powered” Irish cows is full of nutrients.

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

Global health and nutrition company, Royal DSM, has announced the completion of its acquisition of...

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

'Positive' performance for Devenish despite challenges

Devenish (NI) Ltd. has recorded a "positive" financial performance despite trading being impacted by macro-economic factors.

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

FAO: World moving in wrong direction to end hunger

The world is moving backwards in its efforts to end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms, according to a new report.

Agri-Business

almost 4 years ago

FAO: 'School meals go far beyond the plate of food'

The FAO and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a project to develop nutrition standards for meals in schools.

Dairy

about 4 years ago

Feeder inaccuracy of up to 15% found on NI dairy farms

Out of kilter feeders could be adding up to 15% in additional feed costs with every milking, a...

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

Department grants over €470,000 for healthy diet research

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has announced grant awards of €473,289 for research into healthy diets.

Agri-Business

about 5 years ago

Kerry Group appoints CEO to Europe Taste & Nutrition division

Kerry Group has announced the appointment of Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder to the role of President and CEO for Taste & Nutrition, Europe.

Dairy

almost 6 years ago

'The dry cow - fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems'

The dry cow - fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems, according to Dr. Dan Ryan who runs Reprodoc Ltd.

Sheep

almost 6 years ago

'Digestible undegradable protein is essential for colostrum production' - Teagasc

"Ewes require adequate amounts of digestible undegradable protein (DUP) in order to produce good-quality colostrum."

Sheep

almost 9 years ago

4 steps to getting the late-pregnancy nutrition of your ewes right

A ewes energy and protein requirements increases significantly in the final weeks leading up to lambing, according to Teagasc's Frank Campion.

Sheep

almost 10 years ago

Six tips to consider when housing your ewes this winter

With many farmers beginning to house ewes around the country, here are Teagasc's top tips on successfully feeding your ewes during the final stages of pregnancy.

Nutrition

Danone acquires US plant-based nutritional formulas company

Understanding nutrients in food is 'key' to dental health

Fit Farmers programme yields impressive outcome

How sheep farmers can improve flock performance

FSAI chief vet: Cows offer 'solar-powered' nutritional benefits

Royal DSM acquires animal nutrition company in Brazil

'Positive' performance for Devenish despite challenges

FAO: World moving in wrong direction to end hunger

FAO: 'School meals go far beyond the plate of food'

Feeder inaccuracy of up to 15% found on NI dairy farms

Department grants over €470,000 for healthy diet research

Kerry Group appoints CEO to Europe Taste & Nutrition division

'The dry cow - fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems'

'Digestible undegradable protein is essential for colostrum production' - Teagasc

Feeding early-lambing ewes the priority over the next few weeks

'Aim to maintain the lactation curve for the remainder of the year'

'No one miracle cure to address fodder shortages'

Are you getting 'bang for your buck' with your cattle diets?

Old flax mill sowed the seeds of new farm enterprise

4 steps to getting the late-pregnancy nutrition of your ewes right

Six tips to consider when housing your ewes this winter