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Letter: Bord Bia and Teagasc failing grain growers
Amy Forde
Teagasc and Bord Bia respond to a letter from grain grower Ollie Whyte, who has hit out at farm organisations, Bord Bia and Teagasc on their treatment of grain growers.
3 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Little difference in crossborder prices in 2023
Kieran Mailey assesses the milk prices paid by three co-ops either side of the Irish border.
20 December 2023 News
My Farming Week: Micheal Keane, New Quay, Burren, Co Clare
Micheal Keane has been milking in New Quay, Co Clare, for 50 years, with nearly 40 of those spent in winter milk. Anne O’Donoghue reports.
37c/l 'minimum acceptable price' for November milk - ICMSA
The ICMSA has called on milk processors to "wake up" to the reality currently facing their farmer suppliers.
6 December 2023 News
Winter bonus payments boost October milk prices
Dairy processors in NI have announced milk prices for October, which are boosted by winter bonus payments
15 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Full dispersal of Tullow Hill dairy herd plus machinery
The sale of the well-known winter milk herd will take place on farm at noon on Wednesday 25 October.
22 October 2023 News
Reducing the carbon footprint of winter milk
While winter milk production carries a higher carbon footprint compared to spring milk production, the sector may find it easier to reduce emissions, writes Aidan Brennan.
21 October 2023 Liquid Milk