Dairy Technical
Using a synchronisation programme on late calvers
There are late calvers on every farm and when breeding gets underway, the question arises whether they should be kept,...
Dairy
Dairy
Goal to produce 'world class milk' with lower emissions - minister
The dairy industry of the future “requires cows that are profitable for the farmer” but also have as “low an...
Dairy
EU parliament agri committee rejects 'permits' for family farms
The Committee on Agriculture of the European Parliament has voted against proposals to put a permitting system in place for...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group reports organic growth of 8.5% in Q1 of 2023
Kerry Group has reported organic growth of 8.5% (volume +0.2% and pricing +8.3%) for the first three months of 2023...
Agri-Business
IFA describes fertiliser prices as 'unsustainable'
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that prices being paid for fertiliser by Irish farmers are “unsustainable”. Addressing the...
Dairy Technical
Why a compact calving is important for spring-calving herds
A compact calving is often what separates some of the top-performing herds in the country from some of the poorer...
Beef
Almost half a million cattle sold at marts so far this year
The total number of cattle sold at marts has hit almost half a million head in the first three months...
Dairy News
'Scope for downward pressure on milk price' - Ornua boss
The chief executive of Ornua has said that there is “scope for downward pressure on milk price” this year, as...
Agri Politics
Young farmers described as 'endangered species'
The government needs to take the issues facing rural Ireland seriously and provide sufficient and sustainable funding to help young...
Agri-Business
Operating profit at Ornua down by 17%
Operating profit at Ornua decreased by more than 17% in 2022, according to the company’s latest financial report. This is...
Dairy Technical
Grass growth: Aprils showers are messing up grazing plans
Although grass growth rates look positive, getting and keeping cows at grass remains to be an issue for many. The...
Beef
Just 6 days left to apply for €1,000 calf-rearing scheme
The closing date for applications to the National Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is Tuesday, May 2 – just six days...
Agri-Business
IFA to attend Farmers' Charter meeting this week
An Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) delegation will attend the Farmers’ Charter of Rights meeting on Thursday (April 25) following the...
Dairy News
Grass measuring service having major impact on Monaghan farm
The 2023 grazing season has just gotten underway in earnest on the Co. Monaghan dairy farm of Declan McKenna. He...
Beef
FAO: Governments should promote benefits of meat, eggs and milk
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has called on governments around the world to promote...
CAP / Schemes
Minister to formally ask commission for 'flexibility' on CAP
Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue is calling for flexibility from the European Commission on the implementation...
Agri-Business
What impact will banding have on the land market?
Among the changes made by the European Union to the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) is the introduction of banding this...
Dairy Technical
Calf report: Large numbers on offer at Carnew
Carnew Mart held it’s weekly calf sale on Friday, April 21 with over 700 calves on offer at the Garden...
