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New nitrates plan already facing delays
Noel Bardon
The nitrates expert group has yet to deliver its advice to ministers on what the next nitrates action plan should look like.
New nitrates plan already facing delays
Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts
2 April 2025 News
Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts
The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.
TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards
2 April 2025 News
TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards
The MTU prize for innovation showcase and award ceremony took place on Thursday 27 March at the Bishopstown Campus, where student entrepreneurs presented their inventions and business ideas.
Europe does not support intellectual property on artificial insemination - ICMSA
ICMSA president Denis Drennan said these AI stations have no legal standing on this issue.
2 April 2025 News
Planning exemptions for slurry tanks ‘long way from being put in place’ – IFA
An IFA delegation met with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister for State at the Department of Housing John Cummins in Leinster House on Tuesday to discuss the issue for farmers.
2 April 2025 News
First GDT index rise since February
Despite the positive overall numbers, five products decreased in value compared with only three rising.
1 April 2025 News
NDC and Kerrygold milk awards opens for entries
The annual awards, now in its 16th year, aims to champion the high standards in dairy farming and milk production in Ireland and is now open for entries.
1 April 2025 News
BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf
After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.
1 April 2025 News
Tirlán sponsors Kilkenny GAA for 31st season
Avonmore was the name on Kilkenny jerseys since 1994 with the brand’s owner Tirlán Co-operative added in 2024.
31 March 2025 News
Lely opens new base in Kilkenny for southeast farmers
General manager of Lely Kilkenny Michael O’Grady said that “with robotic milking adoption predicted to double over the next five years, we felt the time was right to make the investment now".
28 March 2025 News
Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher
All categories of livestock are contributing to the 29% increase in exports, with weanling exports rising by over 90% and calf exports running over 13% higher.
28 March 2025 News
Aurivo fined €350,000 for environmental breaches
Sorcha Crowley reports from Sligo Circuit Criminal Court, where Aurivo Dairy Ingredients was fined in relation to foul odours from its Ballaghaderreen plant and discharge to a nearby river.
28 March 2025 News