Dairy
Should TB resistance be factored into your breeding plan?
Now that farmers are receiving their spring 2025 dairy and beef sires catalogues, is TB resistance and other health traits...
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ICMSA calls on co-ops to pay end-of-year bonus
Following the first milk price announcement for the final month of 2024, the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has...
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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...
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Dairygold milk suppliers to seek meeting with management
Hundreds of people attended a meeting in Co. Cork last night (Monday, January 13) to discuss ongoing concerns among Dairygold...
Dairy
'Great surprise' for Cork farmer as triplet Friesian heifers born
The Stanley family, have expressed elation at the rare birth of triplet Friesian heifers on their dairy farm in Bandon...
Agri-Business
CSO: Milk price increased by over 40% in year to November 2024
Agricultural output prices have risen by 21.9% in the 12 months to November 2024, with the most significant increase recorded...
Dairy
Hygiene and biosecurity measures crucial this calving season
Many cows have already kicked off the calving season, as there have been a number of calves born across the...
Dairy
Lakeland announces milk price and loyalty pay out
Lakeland Dairies has announced its milk price for the month of December, and has also confirmed that the loyalty payment...
Agri-Business
Updated schedule for CalfCare 2025 farm events announced
Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) have announced an updated schedule for CalfCare on farm events this month. apIt follows...
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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...
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Once-a-day milking during early lactation this spring
Once-a-day milking in early lactation can prove to be very successful in reducing the workload for farmers and staff during...
Dairy
What is the latest on slurry storage requirements?
Now that farmers within zone A are permitted to spread slurry tomorrow, Monday, January 13, farmers may begin looking at...
Dairy
When is the best time to go in with silage during spring grazing?
It’s hard to believe that we are only a few weeks away from cows calving down again and getting worked...
Dairy
Breeding: Selection of straws and cows needs to begin
Although we are only in January and the calving season is still yet to get underway, breeding preparation needs to...
Dairy
Lakeland chair writes to Harris and Martin on derogation and TB
The chairperson of Lakeland Dairies has written to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, calling on them to...
Dairy
Farm sells milk directly to public on TB-free Isle of Man
By Chris McCullough Back in 2006, just a year after graduating with a business degree, Carl purchased 85ac of land...
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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
Dairy advice: Taking stock of your winter feed
January is an important time to assess remaining winter feed stocks, and particularly following the year we had, which proved...
Agri-Business
Tirlán chief: Food security at risk if consumers 'not prepared' to pay
The CEO of Tirlán has said that security of food supply “will not be there in the same way” if...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group names representatives for Kerry Dairy Ireland board
The three representatives from Kerry Group who will sit on the new board of Kerry Dairy Ireland have been revealed....
Agri-Business
Cold snap sees doubling of demand for dairy and eggs
SuperValu has revealed a sharp increase in demand for essential food items as customers stocked up ahead of the cold...