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TB reactor numbers at their worst level since 1999
Noel Bardon
The Irish Farmers Journal analysed 2024's TB metrics against those reported for the past 25 years.
20 January 2025 News
Factories still have room for ‘significant’ beef price lift - IFA
There exists a shortage of beef across the UK and the EU that can drive beef prices higher, the IFA's livestock chair has said.
20 January 2025 News
Teagasc appoints new head of environmental research
The new appointee spent more than 24 years managing research projects in the area of environmental science.
MEP seeks more EU funding for fighting animal diseases
Midlands north-west MEP Maria Walsh has submitted amendments on the mobilisation of EU funding for farmers.
20 January 2025 News
Dairygold to consider supplier feedback on future trading bonus terms
The co-op's board is to meet and consider supplier feedback before deciding its next steps on planned changes to trading bonuses.
20 January 2025 News
Co-ops can't do much on milk price volatility - Lakeland CEO
The dependence of grass-based dairying on the weather leaves Ireland's dairy sector inherently exposed to risk, Lakeland's CEO said.
20 January 2025 News
Agri jobs: hot demand for dairy workers with salaries of €34,000 on offer
Salaries of between €34,000 to €36,000 are on offer for dairy farm workers this week.
18 January 2025 News
INHFA seeks detail on Programme for Government pledges
Commitments agreed in Government formation talks must be followed with detail of where funding will come from, the INHFA has said.
16 January 2025 News
Transition period key for any farm succession scheme – Macra
Macra is to push the Commission on generational Renewal to recommend a farm succession scheme that would not require a hard stop for the retiring farmer.
15 January 2025 News
Germany outbreak gives dairy markets a lift - Lakeland boss
Germany's FMD outbreak could pose opportunities for Irish dairy products on the continent, Lakeland Dairies' CEO has said.
15 January 2025 News
Lakeland expects up to 46c/l for peak supply
Rebounding butter markets have seen Lakeland Dairies milk price expectations for 2025's peak milk increase.
15 January 2025 News
German foot-and-mouth disease outbreak: what we know so far
Find out the details that have been confirmed on the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany.
11 January 2025 News