MIlking parlour

How to future-proof your milking parlour investments

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the likely future trends in dairy farming and outlines the pitfalls to avoid when improving milking facilities on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 3 January 2026

How to future-proof your milking parlour investments

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Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

MILK QUALITY 30 December 2025

New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

New 24-unit parlour slashes milking time by 60% for this Co Tipperary farmer

BUILDINGS 1 October 2025

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: Milking parlour upgrades

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: Milking parlour upgrades

Twenty ways to spend €20,000: Milking parlour upgrades

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Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

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No signs of slowing for 97-year-old combine driver

No signs of slowing for 97-year-old combine driver

Is James Riddell the oldest combine driver in Ireland?

NEWS 23 July 2025

Reducing energy use in the milking parlour

Reducing energy use in the milking parlour

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the ways farmers can cut energy costs on dairy farms.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 23 July 2025

Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key considerations for farmers when thinking about upgrading or building new milking equipment.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 23 July 2025

Busy season for milking parlour upgrades

Busy season for milking parlour upgrades

The next few months will be busy for milking machine installers as farmers decide to upgrade facilities.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 23 July 2025

VAT change continues to cause problems

VAT change continues to cause problems

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the recent changes to the VAT rules and how they impact milking equipment.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 23 July 2025

Revenue clarifies stance on parlour and bulk tank VAT refunds

Revenue clarifies stance on parlour and bulk tank VAT refunds

Milk Quality Ireland has sought clarification on of the eligibility status of ACRs for VAT refunds.

NEWS 23 July 2025

Farm yard design with the future in mind

Farm yard design with the future in mind

Martin Merrick reports from the Patterson farm walk, where future developments while keeping a functioning yard are the key considerations.

BUILDINGS 23 July 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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