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Gerry Boyle: resilience to climate change is the byword in Indian dairying
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In a country with such a large population, and with so many people facing poverty on a daily basis, it’s understandable that India emphasises food security, writes Prof Gerry Boyle.
14 August 2024 News
Calls for long-term strategy for dairy
Both the ICMSA and Dairy Industry Ireland have bemoaned a lack of coherence on dairy policy.
31 July 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter increases but cheese falls
Cheese prices fell by a shade this week, while butter increased by €70/t as supplies dip, writes Aidan Brennan.
Suckler incomes set to rise in 2024 - Teagasc
Beef, dairy, sheep and pig farms are likely to see improved margins and incomes in 2024, while tillage farms may face a tougher financial year, Teagasc has said.
30 July 2024 News
Farmer Writes: concern over protected urea
I have heard a lot of farmers talking about having the same problems with protected urea. But they are not being listened to, writes Padraig Callanan.
24 July 2024 Farmer Writes
New leadership at IFA liquid milk committee
Concerns over the decline of farmers in liquid milk production could see the end of the industry.
12 July 2024 News
Milk supply dips for May
Irish milk production has declined for the fifth consecutive month in 2024, Central Statistics Office (CSO) data shows.
7 July 2024 News
Climate-neutral Ireland could require 30% cut to beef and milk - EPA research
Sweeping changes to Ireland's agricultural output, forestry plantings and soil management would be required to reach net zero by 2050, new research published has suggested.
3 July 2024 Climate and environment
Camera at the Mart: average of €1,600 at Clonganhue dairy dispersal sale
There was a solid trade for larger-framed pedigree cows, with 30 cows topping the €2,000 mark and another 42 cows selling between €1,700 and €2,000.
26 June 2024 Markets
Co Monaghan family wins Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards
Brian, Gene and Gene (junior) McGinnity, who farm in partnership at Scotstown, Co Monaghan, took home the top prize.
20 June 2024 News
Tirlán remains out in front on NI milk price
Several milk processors in NI have opted to increase base prices for milk supplied in May.
19 June 2024 Northern Ireland
Tirlán and Dairygold increase May milk prices
However, both have removed weather or fodder relief payments, scaling back the rise in the milk price.
18 June 2024 News