Milking Parlour

Energy saving tips for farmers

The cheapest and greenest unit of energy is the one we do not use.

RENEWABLES 25 March 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

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How to future-proof your milking parlour investments

How to future-proof your milking parlour investments

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 3 January 2026

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

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

NEWS 30 September 2025

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Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Zac Elkin from Craigantlet in Co Down is managing a dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2025

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 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 July 2025

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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