The use of a tailored total mixed ration (TMR) is helping drive the levels of cow performance achieved by Richard Coalter and his father Alan on the family’s dairy farm, near Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh. Herd performance is currently averaging 9,050L on a rolling basis at 4.68% butterfat and 3.8% protein on twice a day milking. […]
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Alternative forages boost dry matter intakes
Timmy and Gail milk 110 cows with Timmy’s father Shaun and his Uncle Robert close to Ballymoney in Co Antrim. The herd’s rolling average is 9400L at 4.44% butterfat and 3.46% protein. Calving commences in mid-October and continues through until April. The herd’s daily average is currently 35L/day on twice-a-day milking. Forage system “Maximising the […]
A family farm in Castlerock: Focus on production and fertility
Background David and Jayne Conn robotically milk 100 cows along with their four children at Ardina farm, close to Castlerock in Co Londonderry. This is a new business, established on a green field site just three years ago. The Ardina herd is currently averaging 10,500L on a rolling basis at 4.5% fat and 3.55% protein. […]
Strong Farmer Turnout for United Feeds’ Meetings
There has been an excellent turnout at United Feeds’ recent series of farmer meetings held in Ballymoney, Banbridge, Omagh and Enniskillen, with over 250 people attending. The events focused on a single theme: Preparing Your Dairy Business for 2026. United Feeds Sales Director Alan Boyd said the strong attendances reflected the value farmers place on […]
‘SustaiN’ protected urea the product of choice
Since 2014 when United Feeds where one of the first companies to introduce protected urea to the NI market, SustaiN protected urea has become the fertiliser product of choice for many farmers across the country. Company agronomist, Chloe Kyle explains why: “Grassland farmers recognise that urea offers better value per unit of nitrogen than CAN […]
Preparing your dairy business for 2026
United Feeds is to host a series of meetings for dairy farmers at venues across Northern Ireland throughout the month of January. The theme for the upcoming events is: Preparing your dairy business for 2026. United Feeds’ Sales Director, Alan Boyd, spoke about the significance of the meetings. He said: “Last year saw dairy farmers […]
Dairy cow performance levels continue to rise across Northern Ireland
Recent years have seen both milk volumes and constituent values consistently increase on dairy farms in Northern Ireland. The availability of better genetics is a key factor in driving this process. But of equal importance is the development of nutrition and cow management programmes that allow this genetic potential to be met in the most […]
Significant opportunities exist to drive milk performance over the coming months
United Feeds’ sales director Alan Boyd is confirming the excellent opportunities that exist to drive milk performance from freshly calved cows over the coming months. He explained: “Autumn calving cows have started their new lactations in very good condition and the potential to secure large volumes of high-quality milk from these animals is significant. “Current […]
Investment powering 25 years of growth at United Feeds
United Feeds is marking a major milestone as the company celebrates 25 years of delivering animal nutrition solutions to farmers across Northern Ireland. Part of Dale Farm, the largest UK farmer-owned dairy cooperative, United Feeds manufactures blended and compound feeds for the ruminant sector, as well as selling fertiliser, calf milk replacers, silage inoculants and […]
Slurry is much more than a fertiliser source
Farms across Northern Ireland are acutely aware of the value of the nutrients in animal slurry and the importance of a healthy soil structure and biology. Digest-it® microbial slurry inoculant is helping farmers to make significant improvements in both these areas. Through the treatment of their slurry with Digest-it, farms across Northern Ireland are increasing […]
United Feeds pre-calver ration is at the very heart of optimal dry cow management
Committing to a predominantly autumn/winter calving season offers a number of distinct benefits for Co Londonderry father and son dairy farming team: John and Jonathan Kyle. In the first instance, it allows them to avail of the winter milk bonuses available from Dale Farm. However, it also ensures they can make best use of their […]
United Feeds to celebrate 25 years of innovation
United Feeds will celebrate 25 years of successful trading in September this year. And, in the run up to the big event, the animal feed compounder will be exhibiting at five of this summer’s local agricultural shows. The events in question are: Ballymoney, Omagh, Castlewellan, Antrim and Clogher Valley Shows. United Feeds’ Managing Director: Clarence […]