Dairy News
DAFM: N&P statements for cattle now available
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has announced that cattle only nitrogen and phosphorus statements (N&P statements)...
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Dairy
2024 excretion rate band confirmed for over 12,700 herds
A total of 12,779 dairy farmers have confirmed their herd’s 2024 excretion rate band through the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation...
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Agri Politics
ICMSA frustrated by delay in implementing nitrates changes
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed proposed changes to nitrates excretion rates but has hit out at...
Environment
Nitrates: 'Adjustments' to excretion rates of calves and cows proposed by minister
The Minister for Agriculture has tonight (Thursday, February 29) confirmed new developments on the nitrates front including proposed adjustments to...
Agri-Business
Minister wants separate excretion rate for young calves
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has asked Teagasc to establish a separate nutrient excretion rate for...