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.

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October N and P statements now available online
Darren Carty
The nitrogen and phosphorus statements are a valuable source of information for farmers to keep on track of the level of organic nitrogen produced.
October N and P statements now available online
 
 
Dairy farmers protest in Cork over derogation
Dairy
Dairy farmers protest in Cork over derogation
Knackery operators set to strike over rendering costs
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Knackery operators set to strike over rendering costs
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Over 800 cattle and sheep tested in Ireland for bluetongue
Dairy
Decision to scrap VAT rebate on bulk tanks damaging - ICMSA
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Dairy Management: Dairy Day, grazing and feed space
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Management: Dairy Day, grazing and feed space
Farmers are heading into a third year of high costs and this is an area that needs to be controlled, writes Aidan Brennan.
Dairy Management: drying off, youngstock and cash flow
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Management: drying off, youngstock and cash flow
Aidan Brennan says farmers need to be cautious about what cows should be getting teat sealer only when drying off.
MARKETS
Dairy Trends: European prices continue to rise for dairy
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Trends: European prices continue to rise for dairy
Butter, cheese and whole milk powder are leading the way when it comes to rising demand for dairy, writes Aidan Brennan.
Camera at the Mart: bittersweet end of Cashel Blue dairy herd
Shanon Kinahan
Camera at the Mart: bittersweet end of Cashel Blue dairy herd
Shanon Kinahan brings you the top prices from the Cashel Blue dispersal sale, which took place in Thurles Mart last Friday.
GRASS & FEEDING
Strong positive correlation between pasture utilised and profit margin
Declan Collins
Strong positive correlation between pasture utilised and profit margin
Focusing on cost control and increasing grass utilization on dairy farms are the key drivers to profit margin per ha.
The Grass Week: end of grazing as covers deplete and conditions deteriorate
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: end of grazing as covers deplete and conditions deteriorate
Low utilisation has led to covers on farms that continued to graze to rapidly disappear, while ground conditions called a halt to grazing for many before now.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Ethical dairying - how does it work?
Declan Collins
Ethical dairying - how does it work?
Declan Collins travels to Scotland to see what's happening on the Ethical Dairy farm and examines recent research results from Teagasc on leaving dairy calves with cows.
Meet the finalists in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
Aidan Brennan
Meet the finalists in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
The NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a recognition of the hard work and dedication of dairy farmers across the country.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Seeds of sustainability in west Cork
Emma Hart
Seeds of sustainability in west Cork
Madeline McKeever’s farming journey has been guided by a lifelong commitment to sustainability, and the diversity of her 30ac enterprise is testament to her efforts, writes Brendan Dunford.
‘Working smarter, not harder’: benefits beyond balance sheet in organic farming
Emma Hart
‘Working smarter, not harder’: benefits beyond balance sheet in organic farming
Organic farming is more than just a scheme; it embodies a rich history and philosophy that is rooted in the belief of working with, not against, nature, writes Emma Hart.
Woodlands and wellbeing in Co Westmeath
Contributor
Woodlands and wellbeing in Co Westmeath
Forestry is sometimes viewed as incompatible with farming but, for Ger Deegan, it has allowed him to ‘breathe again’ and to enjoy his farming more than ever, writes Brendan Dunford.
Carbon farming: measuring carbon flux on Irish farms
Emma Hart
Carbon farming: measuring carbon flux on Irish farms
Soil carbon is increasingly being recognized as a valuable asset on Irish farms. However, challenges persist in its accurate measurement, writes Emma Hart.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 DecemberSPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farmSPONSORED
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farm
Dairy farmers Richard and Ian Galbraith discuss the success of supplementing GAIN Pre-Calver Gold to their 110-cow herd in Co Laois.
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' EraSPONSORED
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' Era
Science Week is a national celebration of science, with hundreds of in-person and hybrid events taking place nationwide. Running from 12-19 November
New quad bike regulations - are you ready? SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
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