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Dairy
Rising demand for adult protein powder in China
Aidan Brennan
There is a change in demand for Irish dairy exports to China, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Record high for NI milk production
Milk production on NI dairy farms from January to June 2024 is the highest on record for the first half of the year.
4 September 2024 News
Chinese milk production continues to ramp up
Aidan Brennan reports from China where large farms are being built by State-owned dairy companies.
Gerry Boyle: resilience to climate change is the byword in Indian dairying
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 Viewpoints
Calls for long-term strategy for dairy
Both the ICMSA and Dairy Industry Ireland have bemoaned a lack of coherence on dairy policy.
14 August 2024 News
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.
31 July 2024 Markets
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