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Ensuring sufficient water supply this summer
Martin Merrick
Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.
27 April 2024 News
Lameness costs average Irish dairy farm over €4,000/year
A new paper published by the Veterinary Ireland Journal said lameness is estimated to be the third-most costly health issue of dairy cows after mastitis and fertility.
27 April 2024 News
Agri jobs: opportunities on dairy farms in Waterford and Kilkenny
This week's agri jobs section sees an exciting role for two friends to work on a dairy farm in south Kilkenny with accommodation provided.
The Grass Week: heavy covers causing headaches while others struggle for supply
Delayed turn-out has caused for some heavy covers to hit production on farms and what to do with these will depend on individual farms.
27 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Carbery weather payment an example to others - ICMSA
The ICMSA welcomed all weather-related payments by milk purchasers and co-ops, but particularly singled out the 5c/l, excluding VAT, payment from Carbery.
25 April 2024 News
NI milk league: Tirlán out in front with price over 40p/l
Tirlán continues to lead the NI milk league thanks to the co-op's decision to pay a weather support payment.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
Analysis of milk produced at different solids by a one million-litre producer, Tirlán has paid the highest price in March.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Grove Holsteins finds its groove with robotic milking
John Mitchell outlined the moved to using robots to milk his dairy herd of 750 cows at a farm walk last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer
Land availability and a lack of environmental regulation drew Monaghan man Brian Corr to Australia. Barry Murphy reports from Australia.
24 April 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: first spring of calf sales under Birr Mart's belt
The Co Offaly mart ventured into calf sales for the first time this spring and manager Michael Harty has been pleased with how things panned out.
24 April 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: no significant changes in dairy prices
There was no significant change in the overall dairy commodity market this week, with butter down and cheese up, writes Aidan Brennan.
24 April 2024 Markets
Taoiseach backs retention of derogation
This progress, Simon Harris argued, is despite the fact that people keep on "finger wagging" at farmers.
24 April 2024 News