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Agribusiness
Tirlán profits down 5% as revenue tumbles
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Co-op describes performance as 'robust' in 'challenging' market.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Get the glad rags on - it's showtime
It's been eight long months but it's finally time to dust off the white coat and the show boots, writes Shanon Kinahan.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Solomon solos another win at 12th annual Emerald Expo
Shanon Kinahan brings you all the championship results from the 12th annual Emerald Expo
Sexed semen sales up 25% this year
The 2024 breeding season is about a week behind where it normally should be according to AI companies.
1 May 2024 News
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
West Cork co-ops lead the way with 5c/l support
The four west Cork co-ops are back on top of the league as they support milk price for March with a 5c/l weather support payment.
1 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: quality lots a steady trade in Cashel
Shanon Kinahan reports from Cashel Mart, where a strong trade was recorded for suckler-bred lots, while calf numbers begin to fall.
1 May 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices up and cheese prices down
Butter and cheese prices on the European spot market increased and decreased by €70/t respectively, writes Aidan Brennan.
1 May 2024 Markets
Duplication fears stall Project Connect
It is still unclear how the new entity will work with existing players in the agri-food space such as the National Dairy Council (NDC).
1 May 2024 Dealer
Cuddy wins UFU deputy president race
Cuddy, who farms beef, sheep and pigs, was effectively in a three-way race for the vacant deputy president position.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Livestock ration prices coming down for May
Significant price cuts will be applied to livestock rations from 1 May in NI.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Drop in farmers buying calves
The number of farmers buying calves appears to have dropped in recent weeks and this should be a concern to policymakers, according to one mart manager.
1 May 2024 News