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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

Dairy

Carbery cuts base milk price

Caitríona Morrissey

The west Cork co-op said the move is reflective of where markets are.

Dairy

Tirlán cuts milk price for March

Dairy

Group of dairy farmers to sponsor Waterford LGFA

Dairy

Kerry milk price falls for March supplies

Dairy

Avonmore to sponsor Ireland U18 girls' hockey team

VIDEOS

MANAGEMENT

Aidan Brennan

Dairy management: weather changes, breeding replacements and reseeding

Aidan Brennan says that grass growth rates are variable so farmers must be taking careful action to ensure that the cows eat grass at the correct stage.

Aidan Brennan

Dairy management: high risk for grass tetany

Cold and wet weather when cows are close to peak milk production is a high risk time for grass tetany, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS

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.

Jack Kennedy

Editorial: dairy markets - Ornua boringly good or lacking a spark?

For years we have been talking about sweating the Kerrygold brand more – extending it, scaling it, and reinventing it.

GRASS & FEEDING

Contributor

Grass+ Dairy: taking action amid rapid change in growth rates

Growth is differing among some regions, but where growth is taking off, incorrect management could be a costly mistake.

Siobhán Walsh

Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant

A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.

BREEDING & HEALTH

Aidan Brennan

Dairy heifer numbers falling globally

A severe shortage in dairy heifer numbers is looming both in Ireland and overseas writes Aidan Brennan.

Aidan Brennan

IP rights to have long-term implications

Aidan Brennan says that while the impact of the new intellectual property rights will have a relativly small impact this year, it will have long term implications.

FARM PROGRAMMES

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.

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.

Conor Kehoe

Spring cereal planting wrapping up

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Offaly, Tipperary and Wexford, where the extended dry weather has been helpful for tillage farmers.

Rachel Gallagher

Spring barley sown on Tullamore Farm

Tullamore farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what’s been happening on another busy week on the farm.

SPONSORED

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.

SPONSORED

Technology For Profit: insight drives impact – meet the winner

Seán Kelly’s success as the overall MSD Animal Health Technology for Profit competition exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to dairy farming in Co Tipperary.

SPONSORED

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

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Sprayers out of winter storage. Early season tasks on winter cereals

Early Season Crop Care: Key Spraying and Nutrient Strategies for Winter Cereals.

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