Dairy farming

The latest dairy farming news and dairy prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the dairy farming sector.

News
Dale Farm rolls out new 4p/l milk supply initiative
Kieran Mailey
One of Northern Ireland's largest milk processors is rolling out a new scheme at managing milk supply during peak and trough months.
Dale Farm rolls out new 4p/l milk supply initiative
 
 
Revamp of EU animal transport rules of ‘critical importance’ to Ireland
Dairy
Revamp of EU animal transport rules of ‘critical importance’ to Ireland
Investigations continue into bird flu virus in US milk supplies
Dairy
Investigations continue into bird flu virus in US milk supplies
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Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán out in front with price over 40p/l
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Dairy Management: maximising grass growth and breeding cows
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Management: maximising grass growth and breeding cows
Aidan Brennan says May is the month to drive on grass growth by spreading a bit extra nitrogen and re-filling silage pits
Dairy Management: breeding, reseeding and calves
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Management: breeding, reseeding and calves
Aidan Brennan says that keeping cows on a rising plane of nutrition could be a challenge this year.
MARKETS
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Phelim O'Neill
New Zealand trade deal comes into effect
Increased access for New Zealand dairy, beef and sheepmeat to EU markets kicks in, but at much lower levels than in its deal with the UK.
Dairy Trends: butter prices up and cheese prices down
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Trends: butter prices up and cheese prices down
Butter and cheese prices on the European spot market increased and decreased by €70/t respectively, writes Aidan Brennan.
GRASS & FEEDING
Growth rates still lag behind as grass could become tight on farms
Declan Collins
Growth rates still lag behind as grass could become tight on farms
Declan Collins looks at the grass stats for this week as growth rates are back 20% this year compared to the five year average.
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
Darren Carty
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Solomon solos another win at 12th annual Emerald Expo
Shanon Kinahan
Solomon solos another win at 12th annual Emerald Expo
Shanon Kinahan brings you all the championship results from the 12th annual Emerald Expo
Doing the simple things well in Cork
Contributor
Doing the simple things well in Cork
Thomas Condon visits the Finneran farm in Carrignavar in Co Cork to see how Gerard and Nuala are going to manage the breeding season.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
Conor Kehoe
Dry weather leads to planting progress on Tramlines farms
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Down, Westmeath and Tipperary where farmers have been busy planting spring crops.
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Brendan Dunford
Searching for a model that works in Co Kerry
Tommy Reidy’s farming journey is a case study on how being open-minded, resourceful and relevant can unlock a farm’s hidden assets and offer a pathway back to the land for young, part-time farmers.
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Martin Merrick
Breeding kicks off in Tullamore Farm
Breeding has begun on the beef suckler herd in Tullamore, while lambs receive their first run through the handling unit.
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
Conor Kehoe
Spring planting finally under way in dry weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Cork, and Galway as farmers finally get an opportunity to get fieldwork done.
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farmSPONSORED
How FRS fencing and DURA² helped transform our home and farm
DURA² fencing provided John Paul Bennett and his wife Laura with a durable and environmentally friendly fencing solution for their home and farm.
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solutionSPONSORED
Upgrading barley yields with a new fungicide solution
Due to relentless wet weather, the spring of 2024 has proven to be an extremely testing time for growers.
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®SPONSORED
Pump up your crops with VIXERAN®
VIXERAN®, a proven bacteria-based biofertiliser by Syngenta Biologicals, allows your crop to fix nitrogen (N) directly from the atmosphere. This improves nitrogen use efficiency on your farm.
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chainSPONSORED
There’s a future for palm oil in the dairy supply chain
If not palm, then what? Understanding the complex story of sustainable palm and the vital role it plays in supporting global conservation efforts, local economies and the dairy supply chain.
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