Milking parlour

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

With derogation worries eased until the end of 2028, dairy farmers will have some comfort in investing again. The farm's milking parlour is a good place to start.

MILK QUALITY 30 December 2025

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

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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

NEWS 30 September 2025

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

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 August 2025

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

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

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

NEWS 20 August 2025

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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 21 June 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 21 June 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 21 June 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 21 June 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 21 June 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 21 June 2025

Rules for storing soiled water, effluents and silage bales

Rules for storing soiled water, effluents and silage bales

From 1 December 2025 all milk producers irrespective of their system of production (spring or winter) must have a minimum of 31 days soiled water storage on their farms.

NITRATES 21 June 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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