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United effort required for water quality
Tommy Moyles
A united effort from farmer, the dairy industry and politicians is more evident than before when it comes to the future of the nitrates derogation, according to a senior Department inspector.
1 June 2024 News
Ireland's grazing systems 'don't work' at low stocking rates, Oireachtas hears
Ireland has the lowest carbon intensity associated with dairy production because its farmers operate "very good, outdoor, grass-based systems", Seán McCarthy from Kerry has said.
1 June 2024 News
US approves methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows
Feeding one tablespoon of the additive per dairy cow per day can reduce methane emissions by 30% annually, Elanco has said.
Farm Tech Talk: beef prices, Tullamore Farm and US dairying
Tune into this week's Farm Tech Talk, where we discuss beef prices, weight gains on Tullamore Farm and hear about developments in dairy breeding in the US.
31 May 2024 News
Limerick dairy farm makes over €4m at auction
Farmers from all over the country travelled to view the farm and 15 registered to bid.
30 May 2024 News
DII calls for focus on water quality under Bord Bia quality assurance scheme
Dairy Industry Ireland proposed a 10-point action plan, with the singular goal of securing European Commission approval of the continuation of the derogation.
30 May 2024 News
Live exports surpass 200,000 head
Calf exports are now on a par to 2023 with over 161,000 head exported live while higher exports of stores and finished cattle are pushing exports over 6,000 head above 2023 levels.
29 May 2024 News
Fast forwarding genetic gain in Ohio
Aidan Brennan reports from the Sexing Technologies heifer farm in the United States where IVF is used to ramp up genetic gain.
29 May 2024 Breeding & health
ICOS calls on MEP candidates to prioritise ‘chronic shortage’ of young farmers
All institutions in the EU should include farmers and co-operatives in the consultation process relating to files which have a direct impact on farms, ICOS has said.
29 May 2024 News
Milk price supports get the chop in April
Most of the co-ops have reduced or removed the milk price supports for bad weather, early calving or high input costs, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 May 2024 Markets
Outlook for farm input costs is improving, but risks remain
What’s next for fertiliser, feed and fuel prices after three years of volatility.
29 May 2024 News
Time to rebuild silage stocks
With silage reserves at an all time low, Declan Collins looks at how farmers can set up their paddocks for a quality second cut.
29 May 2024 Grass & feeding