Profitability

Dempsey at Large: measuring reality

How much does it cost to produce a litre of milk on a farm with 500 cows versus one with the average 100?

VIEWPOINTS 10 June 2026

Dempsey at Large: measuring reality

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Highly volatile farming incomes can increase planning difficulty

Highly volatile farming incomes can increase planning difficulty

PENSIONS & SAVINGS 31 May 2026

How the co-ops performed in 2025

How the co-ops performed in 2025

NEWS 27 May 2026

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

Farmer Writes: the continental v dairy-bred debate

FARMER WRITES 19 May 2026

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

Treated grain reduces carbon footprint of pig production by 11%

NEWS 10 May 2026

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Getting the grazing infrastructure right on farms

Getting the grazing infrastructure right on farms

Having the right infrastructure in place will allow farms to make the most of brief opportunities to graze during the spring and autumn when conditions are difficult, writes Daire Cregg.

INFRASTRUCTURE 18 March 2026

Editorial: Dairygold results

Editorial: Dairygold results

With the capital infrastructure plan now finished, Dairygold has a clear plan to reduce debt in the years ahead along with controlling costs and streamlining the business.

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Editorial: bluetongue vaccination the right choice for disease prevention

Vaccinating animals against a bluetongue outbreak on your farm should be used as a means to safeguarding your animals against the disease.

VIEWPOINTS 18 March 2026

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

Tackling challenges on this Wexford farm

A recent visit to Don Somers farm placed an emphasis on soil health and simple moves to improve it writes Conor Kehoe.

NEWS 18 March 2026

New breed bonus structure from Irish Hereford Prime and ABP

New breed bonus structure from Irish Hereford Prime and ABP

Producer group members can now receive an additional bonus of up to 10c/kg from ABP if they meet specific new sustainability and animal genetic specifications.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Rush for entitlements on new eligible areas

Rush for entitlements on new eligible areas

There has been an early scramble since the online system for transferring entitlements opened in Northern Ireland last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

Registration opens for spring conference

Registration opens for spring conference

The annual event is run by the Irish Farmers Journal in partnership with the Livestock and Meat Commission.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 March 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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