Dairy farming

The latest dairy farming news and dairy prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the dairy farming sector.

News
Agri jobs: horticulture workers needed for Meath fruit farm
James Hanly
There is currently a list of vacant roles in the dairy and horticulture sectors in Meath, Wexford and Kilkenny.
Agri jobs: horticulture workers needed for Meath fruit farm
 
 
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
Dairy
Tirlán’s sustainable farming academy opens for applications
Kildare dairy farmers fleet of machinery and equipment for auction this weekend
Machinery
Kildare dairy farmers fleet of machinery and equipment for auction this weekend
Price cuts applied to March milk cheques
Dairy
Price cuts applied to March milk cheques
90% increase in BVD positive calves
Dairy
90% increase in BVD positive calves
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Management: heat detection the main task as breeding season kicks off
With the main breeding season kicking off over the next few days, the key job is to get cows in heat submitted for AI, writes Aidan Brennan.
Spring a good time to look at design for labour-friendly calf sheds
Aidan Brennan
Spring a good time to look at design for labour-friendly calf sheds
Aidan Brennan looks at some new design ideas for calf sheds incorporating automatic calf feeders.
MARKETS
Dairy Trends: Butter increases but powder and cheese falls
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Trends: Butter increases but powder and cheese falls
There was mixed news on the dairy scene this week with increases for butter but a drop in price for cheese and milk powders.
Dairy Trends: GDT index increases by 1.6%
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Trends: GDT index increases by 1.6%
The good news from the Global Dairy Trade auction was somewhat subdued by further price drops for key products in Europe.
GRASS & FEEDING
The Grass Week: variable grazing conditions as heavy rainfall hits some
Martin Merrick
The Grass Week: variable grazing conditions as heavy rainfall hits some
Grass growth is on par with normal, but some have found less favourable grazing conditions over the past week or ten days.
Grass+ Dairy: Rain has greened up many areas
Contributor
Grass+ Dairy: Rain has greened up many areas
Rain and a rise in soil temperature is pushing growth across the country, which is where more frequent grass measuring needs to come in, writes Thomas Condon.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Watch: Coolroehouse Abbott Ann crowned Emerald Expo Champion
Adam Woods
Watch: Coolroehouse Abbott Ann crowned Emerald Expo Champion
Adam Woods reports from the Emerald Expo dairy show which took place in Virginia, Co Cavan today.
Dairy heifer numbers falling globally
Aidan Brennan
Dairy heifer numbers falling globally
A severe shortage in dairy heifer numbers is looming both in Ireland and overseas writes Aidan Brennan.
FARM PROGRAMMES
Excellent germination in spring crops
Conor Kehoe
Excellent germination in spring crops
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Waterford, Laois, and Meath where the recent rain was welcomed to drive crop growth.
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Rachel Gallagher
Tullamore Farm: breeding begins as calving comes to a close
Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what's been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
Conor Kehoe
Fodder beet and potato planting underway
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Donegal, Cork, and Waterford where spring crops are beginning to emerge.
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher
Just under 30 left to lamb on Tullamore Farm
Rachel Gallagher gives a full report on how the mature ewes on Tullamore Farm performed this year at lambing.
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range SPONSORED
Honda Launches First-Ever 0% Finance Deal on Lawn and Garden Range
With the return of warmer days and the fresh scent of cut grass in the air, homeowners across the country are turning their attention to lawn care.
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-BeefSPONSORED
Calf Rearing Success with GAIN Easi-Beef
Laois farmer Jarlaith Duggan calves 180 cows, with a focus on keeping heifer calves for herd replacements.
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnoutSPONSORED
Using rumen-protected fat to support fertility and milk fat at turnout
Rumen-protected fats provide energy without acid to help stabilise rumen conditions while also supporting fertility and milk fat production.
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a digSPONSORED
Always check for underground pipelines before starting a dig
Whether you are a landowner, forestry operator, farmer or contractor, always check for underground pipelines before undertaking groundworks.
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