Rural Life
Farming couple showcase 'Home of the Year' cottage
A dairy farming couple from Cashel, Co. Tipperary, showcased their farm cottage renovation on the eighth series of RTÉ One’s...
Dairy Farming
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Treating slurry now more important than ever
Farmers are now looking seriously at the effects of slurry on soil health and future fertiliser bills, it as an...
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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
Dairy farmer survey: Want to voice your views...and get a gift voucher too?
Dairy farmers are being called on to have their voices heard – and be rewarded with a One4All gift voucher...
Dairy Focus
Dairy Focus: 'Walk and Talk' on Macra president's farm
Earlier this week, John Keane hosted a Macra na Feirme Young Farmer Development Group (YFDG) ‘Walk and Talk’ on his...
Agri Politics
Mooted proposals to remove dairying from TAMS slammed
“Deep concerns” have been raised that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine “has not included dairy related investments...
Dairy
Irish dairy stakeholders issue 17-point statement on climate action
Five key stakeholder organisations in the Irish dairy sector have come together to issue a joint commitment on climate action....
Dairy
4 key areas 'in hands of dairy farmers' to reduce emissions
70% of the emissions associated with a litre of milk “are in the hands of the farmer to reduce” –...
Dairy
Alltech 5-year vision: How can Irish dairy reduce emissions by 20%?
Using a combination of changes, the average Irish dairy farm can reduce the emissions intensity of its milk over a...
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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...
Dairy
What sets the top performers apart in Irish dairy farming?
The “top performers” among Irish dairy farmers – in other words farmers who are making the most profit from their...
Dairy
Putting 'balance back in the system' with a Fleckvieh focus
There has been a “huge increase” in demand for Fleckvieh cows over the last 12 months, according to dairy farmer...
Dairy
Glanbia chairman: Farmers are the original environmentalists
Farmers are the “original environmentalists” – and want to grow in a sustainable manner, Glanbia Ireland chairman John Murphy has...
Agri Politics
McConalogue to dairy farmers: 'You have the future of the sector in your hands'
As the 2021 calving season continues, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has penned a letter to...
Dairy
Calving Assist: From YouTube to production...in 4 days
The inventor of the Calving Assist – a device to aid dairy farmers in helping cows to calve – has...
Dairy
Video: Back injury inspires dairy farmer to invent calving assist
A dairy farmer from Co. Tipperary has invented a calving aid for farmers called the Calving Assist. Jim Ryan, from...
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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
'Flawed' dairy report 'doesn't include cost of farmer labour or land'
An analysis published by Teagasc and CIT claiming Irish dairy farmers are the most profitable in Europe is “flawed” in...
Agri Politics
ICMSA reveals appointment of new policy officer
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has announced the appointment of Méabh Dore to its staff. The incoming appointee...
Dairy
From grass to glass: Selling bottled milk from a vending machine...on the farm
William and Alison Chestnutt have seen a “phenomenal demand” for their milk, as they launched a milk vending machine on...
Dairy
Dairy drive: East and midlands lead the way on herd size, investment...and debt
The east and midlands region of Ireland is continuing to lead the ‘dairy drive’, where more recent dairy expansion has been...