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Dairy
Compliance costing dairy farmers €16,300 per year
Aidan Brennan
The extra costs associated with new environmental and sustainability compliance is costing dairy farmers €16,300 annually on top of extra investment costs of €19,560, writes Aidan Brennan.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Most beef bulls dead by four years of age
A study of the longevity of beef bulls has highlighted how few actually last beyond four years.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Charolais bulls top of longevity list
An analysis of the age at slaughter of beef bulls highlights some important issues for the NI beef industry.
Simplicity key to success in Timoleague
Labour efficiency and replacement breeding strategies were among the main topics covered at the Carbery Milk Quality farm walk recently.
14 August 2024 Breeding & health
Protecting water quality in Limerick
Big investments have taken place on this farm as the Cremin family look to safeguard water quality while not compromising the grass based model.
24 July 2024 Milk quality