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Agri jobs: graduate job on Monaghan dairy farm
James Hanly
There are a range of jobs available in the dairy sector in Monaghan, Cork and Tipperary.
Agri jobs: graduate job on Monaghan dairy farm
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
12 April 2025 Schemes
14% maximum crude protein concentrate rule starts on 15 April
The maximum crude protein content in concentrates fed to cattle over two years of age and at grass from 15 April to 30 September is 14%.
‘Outdated’ caps on valuations after TB must be increased - ICSA
11 April 2025 News
‘Outdated’ caps on valuations after TB must be increased - ICSA
As a stakeholder in the TB forum, the association put forward the proposal for the revised TB strategy and is awaiting on revised proposals from the Department of Agriculture.
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Agri jobs: graduate job on Monaghan dairy farm
McGrath announced as new Dairygold chief financial officer
He comes to Dairygold from Bord na Móna, where he served as both CFO and chief operational officer of the semi-State energy company.
11 April 2025 News
Watch: farmer delivers triplet calves on Tipperary farm
The three Angus calves were a nice touch to mark Mother's Day on White's family farm in Mullinahone.
10 April 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies sets March milk price
A spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies said that the global dairy supply and demand dynamic remains relatively stable.
10 April 2025 News
Map: more areas to face 220kg N/ha derogation stocking rate limit
The proportion of the country still permitted to stock derogation farms at 250kg N/ha will shrink in December.
10 April 2025 News
Losing derogation could cost Dairygold 200m litres
The Cork based co-operative which collects milk from five counties is exposed to any changes to the nitrates derogation.
9 April 2025 News
CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants
The announcement follows on from the recent opening of the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme and offers farmers an opportunity to draw down a support payment of up to €1,000 per herd.
9 April 2025 News
Milk supply on the rise – FRS
The latest Calving Insights survey found the weak grass growth levels in early March forced many farmers to increase concentrate levels and feed silage by night to bolster early milk volumes.
9 April 2025 News
In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross
The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.
9 April 2025 News
Progress made to ‘protect’ Irish dairy and whiskey from tariffs - Harris
On Wednesday 2 April, US president Donald Trump announced 20% tariffs on American imports from the EU.
9 April 2025 News