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Negative tests rule out second outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Germany
Amy Forde
German authorities will examine more farms this Friday and test animals for foot-and-mouth disease.
Negative tests rule out second outbreak of foot-and-mouth in Germany
Carbery maintains milk price for December
17 January 2025 News
Carbery maintains milk price for December
A Carbery spokesperson said that dairy markets are stable at the start of 2025.
Second suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
16 January 2025 News
Second suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
Foot-and-mouth disease symptoms were found in a number of animals during a clinical examination on Wednesday in the Barnim district in Germany.
Kerry Dairy Ireland lifts December milk price
A spokesperson for Kerry Dairy said: “Butter and cheese prices in Europe have eased from recent highs, but remain relatively stable within a narrow band."
16 January 2025 News
Dairygold to pay year-end bonus for milk and grain
The Dairygold board also agreed to continue to engage with its membership on the recent changes to the loyalty reward scheme.
16 January 2025 News
Land leasing should be seen as an ‘opportunity’
Joe Deane, who leases multiple dairy farms in Co Cork, was speaking at the Irish Grassland Association’s (IGA) dairy conference in Charleville.
15 January 2025 News
Dairygold co-op criticism: the quotes from the floor
Dairygold suppliers were vocal in their opposition to the loyalty payment changes and management of the co-op. Here' s what they had to say on the night.
15 January 2025 News
Dairygold addresses farmer concerns over debt levels
Dairygold has moved to reassure concerned suppliers that its bank debt is at a “very manageable level”.
15 January 2025 News
Germany outbreak gives dairy markets a lift - Lakeland boss
Germany's FMD outbreak could pose opportunities for Irish dairy products on the continent, Lakeland Dairies' CEO has said.
15 January 2025 News
Lakeland expects up to 46c/l for peak supply
Rebounding butter markets have seen Lakeland Dairies milk price expectations for 2025's peak milk increase.
15 January 2025 News
Chief vet: additional measures needed to prevent TB spread
Given the trend in the levels of disease in recent years some measures we will have to consider will be difficult, writes Dr June Fanning.
15 January 2025 News
Highest number of births last February
There were 763,046 calf birth registrations in February 2024 equating to approximately one third of all calves born last year.
15 January 2025 Calves