Agri-Business
Manage dairy farm cashflow and avoid the 'cost of farming squeeze'
Dairy farmers must review their on-farm cashflow and plan ahead to reduce the impact of the “cost of farming squeeze”,...
Dairy Farming
Agri-Business
Kerry Group confirms base milk price for February
Kerry Group has today (Tuesday, March 14) become the second processor to announce a cut to its base milk price...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy News
New opportunities for dairy farmers in TAMS 3
Dairy farmers can take advantage of a number of potential new investment opportunities included in the latest Targeted Agricultural Modernisation...
Beef
Suckler calvings down by over 24,000 head to date this year
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s (ICBF’s) latest calf registration statistics show that the number of suckler-bred calvings to date this...
Dairy Technical
Improving labour efficiency on dairy farms
Dairy farming is a labour-intensive job and certain parts of the year require higher amounts than others. Following the increase...
Dairy
Farmers 'must be excluded from peak electricity charges'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for farmers to be excluded from a proposed extra charge on electricity usage...
Dairy News
NDC campaign to feature top athletes and dairy farmers
Two of the country’s top athletes are joining forces with dairy farmers in the latest phase of the National Dairy...
Dairy
Dairy farmers to be 'grossly affected' by peak time tariff
Dairy farmers will be “grossly affected” by a proposed energy tariff at peak electricity consumption times, a member of the...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri-Business
Farming for Nature: Dairy farmer cuts nitrogen use by 25%
A dairy farmer in Co. Limerick has said that a combination of regular soil testing and grassland management has allowed...
Dairy Technical
Flexible working hours for staff on dairy farms
Flexible working hours are what most people in modern society are looking for, and the Covid-19 pandemic very much highlighted...
Dairy News
Minister: 'Very strong future' in dairy despite emissions reduction
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he foresees a “very strong future” for the Irish...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Taking time off and getting away from the farm
Dairy farmers are busy people and can often find it hard to take, or get time off when cows are...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: To-do list for June
The end of June and beginning of July on most spring-calving dairy farms is a quiet time of year. Although...
Dairy Technical
Contract rearing: Is it an option for your farm?
Contract rearing of dairy heifers continues to be in growing demand, with both dairy and dry stock farmers potentially benefiting...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy News
Galway couple take top honours at Aurivo milk awards
A husband and wife team from Co. Galway has been named as the Aurivo Milk Supplier of the Year for...
Dairy News
Survey: Over 70% of consumers willing to pay more for dairy products
Over 70% of consumers are willing pay more for dairy products but only if the price increase is used to...
Dairy
Milk production cost rises 'threaten survival of Europe's dairy farmers'
The increasing input costs for milk production are “threatening the survival of dairy farmers and thus milk production in Europe”,...
Video
Dairy Focus: Improving fertility and milk solids through EBI
For this week’s Dairy Focus, Agriland made the trip to Co. Laois to meet with Trevor Cobbe on his dairy...