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Tirlán in the market for co-op milk supply partners
Third-cut silage – should you pit it or bale it?
Arrabawn enters ‘preliminary exclusive’ discussions with Tipperary co-op
Why selective dry cow therapy has been worth the initial anxiety
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan: Badgers are part of the TB problem, but I’m not convinced they’re the only or even the main problem
‘Send MEPs over here by the bus load’ – how this Longford dairy farmer is on a mission to save the Nitrates Derogation
Henry Walsh: Tips for late-season grass growth
Dairygold launches census to ‘capture ambition’ of its suppliers
Tirlán proposes rule change and €239m share spin-out
Gillian O’Sullivan: Why I’m against a high output system — OAD allows for a good work-life balance
Pat McCormack: How the cost of replacing the shed roof went from €1,500 to €5,000 in a year we’re trying to avoid unnecessary spending
‘Cow comfort is very important on farm in getting ready for winter’
EU must compensate dairy sector if Irish food exports become ‘collateral damage’ in trade war with China, farmers warn
China targets Irish dairy in tit-for-tat response to EU’s EV tariffs
Peter Hynes: ‘I’d take my hat off to any young farmer who can borrow one million euro on the back of a 60-cow herd’
Dairy processors boost milk prices in bid to encourage production
Miriam Gunn: Why we are changing our calving patterns to find a more sustainable way
Eamon O’Connell: How this Irish Olympian’s attitude can help farmers get more cows in calf
Gerard Sherlock: I’m being patient and holding out for cheaper straw
From 9-to-5 Dub to farm wife: ‘I realised early on that if I wanted to see my husband, I’d have to go out into the farm with him’
Dairy demand from China slumps by 20pc
Inside the TB regionalisation plan – the eradication measure farmers hate
Henry Walsh: Greedy, moody, demanding, not great at sharing – clover has plenty of downsides
Eamon O’Connell: I’ve heard all the counter-arguments on the vet med regs – and I’m not backing down
Angus Woods: Many farmers are paying the price for believing 2022 figures would be the new normal
Young dairy enthusiasts shine at FBD National YMA Finals in Kilkenny
Tips for getting your replacement heifers at the right weight for calving down
Gillian O’Sullivan: Why we opted out of derogation for the first time this year
‘Going to war is not a good idea’: How this New Zealand dairy farm leader manages environmental criticism
Peter Hynes: We’ve been led down the wrong path – we need to breed cows for a higher-input system
Miriam Gunn: Bord Bia audit is a pain – but it’s crucial for our farm and for the future of dairy
Do up a winter fodder budget – it will show you how to reduce any deficit
Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for June
Milk supplies continue to drop – back 6pc year-on-year
Henry Walsh: Excessive chemical fertiliser reduction is undermining our entire grass-based dairy system
Gillian O’Sullivan: Make sure you secure your farm’s future – succession planning has never been more vital
Simple steps to boost biodiversity on the farm without affecting productivity
Angus Woods: Are you sure you have the right grasses in your swards? Fertiliser price hikes have been a game-changer
Fears of more dairy job cuts
Peter Hynes: Financial stress can literally kill farmers – our leaders need to act
Danone Bets Aging Populace Will Spur Medical Nutrition Sales
Tirlán increases its base milk price by 0.5c/L
India set to capitalise on Western dairy decline with annual expansion of 10pc
Angus Woods: Dairy’s attitude towards other sectors is hampering its efforts to keep the derogation
Eamon O’Connell: We need to think like bees when dealing with mastitis – and ruthlessly get rid of the sick
We’re learning some harsh lessons from spring grazing in tough conditions
Lakeland Dairies hold base price for May milk supplies
Blooming wonderful event showcases the quality of Ireland’s dairy produce
Darragh McCullough: How we slashed the number of dairy bull calves we have to offload from 300 to 30
‘Milk supply drop costs rural Ireland €370m in just four months’
Eamon O’Connell: Why a shortage of vaccines and time is having significant impacts on animal health
As family labour on Irish farms declines, retaining good workers can make up the shortfall
‘Potential casualties’ in dairy industry if derogation goes
Eamon O’Connell: Vaccination and immunisation — one of these things is not like the other
Cork co-ops pay top prices for milk last year
Top tips for getting clover into your sward
Peter Hynes: Why I’m losing faith in our dairy industry
Dairy market volatility as milk supplies remain tight
How this Cork dairy farmer went from 37 cows to 840 buffalo in 15 years
Gerard Sherlock: The EU dictates so much of our farming lives – so it’s vital to vote for the right MEPs
‘The problem with farming is you need another source of income to support your family’
Eamon O’Connell: If your animal seems drunk and wobbly, there’s probably something seriously wrong
Henry Walsh: Will any European candidate fight farmers’ cause in Brussels?
Gerry Giggins: Make the most of your precious silage – how to construct the perfect pit
Gillian O’Sullivan: Tips for getting calves to weaning as quickly and cost-effectively as possible
Europe’s dairy engine showing signs of ‘structural decline’
Eamon O’Connell: It’s not just animals that get sick — here’s how to reduce your own risk of illness
Qatari-backed dairy farm to produce 50pc of Algeria’s milk powder needs, impacting Irish exports
Milk prices unlikely to rise this year – Tirlán
Peter Hynes: Why we gave up on heat detection collars – and why we’re delighted we went back to them
Why a few hours researching bulls is time well spent
Tirlán’s milk pool to be back by up to 5pc in 2024
‘Consolidation of dairy processing inevitable, but not for 18 months’
‘When my wife and I started out, making cheese from sheep milk was unheard of’
Eamon O’Connell: The ‘chew-rious’ incident of the dog in the night-time
‘I have never felt such a Judas in my life’ – Limerick farmer’s guilt for sending cows to the factory after TB reactors
EU dairy herd and milk supplies to fall, but Irish levels to remain stable
Gerard Sherlock: My three top priorities for when the weather takes up
Ireland to be Nitrates Derogation outlier as Denmark to drop its Derogation
Dairy processors call for Government action to keep Nitrates Derogation
Farmers given extra week to submit their Nitrates Derogation application due to weather pressure
Commission not interested in economic or social impact of Irish dairy successes, ICOS warns
‘I’m more concerned about reproduction, I don’t want to be pumping them with meal’
Eamon O’Connell: Buying a bull is a big investment that can easily go wrong – here’s how to get it right
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