Agri-Business
Dairygold: Milk supplier meeting was 'constructive and helpful'
Management at Dairygold have confirmed that further meetings will be held this week to discuss proposed changes to the co-op’s...
Dairy
Dairy
How can farmers prepare for wintry conditions?
The cold spell in the past few weeks has acted as a reminder that now is a good time to...
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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...
Agri-Business
Dairygold senior management and milk suppliers discuss concerns
Senior management at Dairygold and a group of milk suppliers have today (Sunday, January 19) held a meeting to discuss...
Dairy
'Very strong trade' for dairy stock at dispersal sale in Carnaross
A purebred not registered (PBNR) milking herd dispersal sale of 110 head of cattle took place on Wednesday, January 15...
Dairy
Pain relief - a necessity for disbudding and castration
Dealing with painful procedures for calves such as disbudding and castration was one of the topics of discussion at a...
Dairy
Keeping costs down with 500 cows over three leased farms
Keeping costs down is the driver of profitability for Cork dairy farmer Joe Deane who has built his way up...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Reducing the risk of metabolic issues
The calving season is only a matter of weeks away and the risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia) and other metabolic...
N.Ireland
Dairy Council NI launches sustainability conference
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland [DCNI] has announced that global market expert, Christophe Lafougere, will be the keynote speaker...
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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 News
Carbery confirms milk price for December supplies
Carbery has today (Friday, January 17), become the latest processor to announce its milk price for December supplies. The processor...
Dairy Technical
Should farmers empty slurry tanks straight away?
With Zone A and Zone B now open for slurry spreading, it is important for farmers to remember that weather...
Dairy
Kerry Dairy Ireland announces December milk price
Kerry Dairy Ireland, the dairy division of Kerry Group, has today (Thursday, January 16) announced an increase in its milk...
Dairy
Dairygold maintains milk price and approves year-end payments
The board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited has today (Thursday, January 16) announced that its quoted milk price will be...
Dairy
Largest shipment of pedigree dairy in-calf heifers sets sail to Algeria
The largest shipment of pedigree Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers set sail to Algeria from Belview port in south Kilkenny yesterday,...
Dairy
Survey: 25% of dairy farmers lack enough slurry storage capacity
Slurry management and storage are emerging as significant concerns for farmers in 2025, particularly for water quality. That’s according to...
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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...
Agri-Business
ifac report: Rules and regulations top challenge for farmers
Yet another year of uncertainty is facing Irish farmers. That’s according to the Irish Farm Report 2025 conducted by farming, food...
Agri Politics
ICMSA: 'Admirable change in tone' in draft programme for govt
The draft programme for government positions farming and food production as a “positive force in Irish life” according to the...
Dairy
Proposed new changes in the EBI could be introduced later this year
Proposed new changes could be in the pipeline for the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) this year according to the genetics...
Agri-Business
Irish MEP calls for new EU expert group on livestock
The European Commission must establish a high-level expert group on sustainable livestock, according to an Irish MEP. Maria Walsh, who...