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Teagasc sounds alarm bells on milk production costs
Declan O’Brien
Teagasc described the jump in costs as “sobering” and cautioned that a concerted effort will be needed to address the issue in 2024.
2 February 2024 News
Five Aurivo farms chosen for new profitability programme
Aurivo chair Raymond Barlow said the initiative equips farmers with the skills to confidently face challenges such as increased regulation and environmental demands.
30 January 2024 News
Farmers invited to farm safety discussion groups in northwest
Over the coming weeks, farm safety focus groups will be held in Ballyhaise, Ballymote, Grange and Letterkenny.
Dairy management: managing costs and taking soil samples
Aidan Brennan says January is a good time to work out costs of production and doing budgets for 2024.
3 January 2024 Management
Dairy Day: 'try to be redundant every two years'
Niall Murphy, who farms in Missouri, USA, was speaking alongside Colin Donnery from FRS and dairy consultant Páidí Kelly at Dairy Day on 23 November.
27 November 2023 News
Limerick family representing Kerry
Great grass and quality milk are the hallmarks of the MacNamara farm near Hospital in Co Limerick.
1 November 2023 Milk quality
Dairy Management: Selective dry cow therapy
Selecting the appropriate cows for sealer only is the first important step when it comes to selective dry cow therapy, writes Aidan Brennan.
1 November 2023 Management