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Lakeland Dairies sets milk price for April
James Hanly
A spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies said: “The global dairy markets remain relatively stable at present despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over the global economic performance."
12 May 2025 News
Department must pay for additional TB test – TD
It comes as Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has voiced his intention to “move quickly” to refine the TB Eradication Programme following the TB summit on Thursday.
12 May 2025 News
US suspends Mexican cattle imports over parasite risk
US secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, made the announcement, effective immediately, due to rapid northward spread of new world screwworm (NWS), a deadly parasitic fly, in Mexico.
Dairy Management: take grassland control one week at a time
Current growth rates remain good, writes Aidan Brennan, who says that farmers should manage grass based on current conditions and not to build covers expecting a drought.
12 May 2025 Management
Why farmers should be wary of old car batteries and paint tins
Car batteries, old lead paint tins and bonfire ash can be sources of lead which can lead to livestock being poisoned.
11 May 2025 News
The Grass Week: weekend rain should help hold growth
Depending on the level of rainfall that falls locally, growth should hold its own in the next week to 10 days.
10 May 2025 Grass & feeding
Farm Tech Talk: beef prices, schemes round up and feeding dairy cows
This week's Farm Tech Talk hears of beef price trends, important scheme deadlines and Bank of Ireland's views on finance in 2025.
9 May 2025 News
Tirlán appoints new board members
Kildare dairy farmer and chartered accountant join the Tirlán board following the co-op's AGM.
9 May 2025 News
High solids drive Mayo herd to success in Aurivo milk quality awards
Aurivo milk quality awards went to Mayo, Longford, Donegal, Roscommon, Sligo and Armagh.
9 May 2025 News
ICMSA wants ‘speedy turnaround’ on ‘improved’ TB proposals
The association is optimistic on seeing improvements made the TB proposals put forward by Minister Heydon.
9 May 2025 News
Herdwatch opens new global headquarters in Roscrea
The new headquarters in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, is focused on innovation and will support the company’s growth and expansion plans.
9 May 2025 News
Minister plans to move quickly to introduce new TB measures
Minister Heydon held an emergency TB summit with farm organisations and other stakeholders on Thursday.
9 May 2025 News