Livestock

Tirlán lifts August milk price
Overall, the global milk supply outlook remains unchanged and is likely to be flat this year, Tirlán chair John Murphy said.
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Organic sector targets 'ambitious' €750m in output by 2030
Organic sector targets 'ambitious' €750m in output by 2030
The sector’s current output is estimated to equate to €200m, but with a lot of value lost in leakage to the conventional sector.
UFU and IFA call for import pause over bluetongue risk
UFU and IFA call for import pause over bluetongue risk
It follows on from a meeting of the two farming organisations and the rapid rise in BTV-3 infection rates throughout Britain and Europe.
Milford records smashed at €6,500 for ram lamb
Adam Woods reports from Milford Mart for the annual Milford Sheep Breeders Association Sale.
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