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Agribusiness
Dairygold seeks 1c/l in cost savings
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Co-op announces the implementation of its business optimisation programme.
26 March 2025 News
Consolidation will optimise milk processing – Kerry
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to the CEOs of Carbery and Kerry Dairy Ireland, about their outlooks for the dairy sector in Ireland and globally.
26 March 2025 News
Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme ‘falls short’ of needed support – ICSA
The ICSA welcomed the scheme announced on Tuesday by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon as a 'step in the right direction' but said it does not 'go far enough in providing meaningful support'.
Telematics: the key to farm efficiency
Fergal O Sullivan* looks at the role of telematics and how it can help both contractors, farmers and machinery dealers improve efficiency by gathering real time data and monitor in field performance.
19 March 2025 Farm machinery
Carbery extends sustainability bonus scheme
Over €12.2m has been paid since 2022 to Carbery shareholders for implementing sustainability measures.
14 March 2025 News
Around 30 jobs at risk in Arrabawn Tipperary efficiency drive
Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op set to begin “consultation” with unions and employees.
11 March 2025 News
Fonterra launches new emission reduction incentives
Beginning on 1 June, the New Zealand-based co-operative will introduce a payment for farms that achieve certain emissions-related criteria as part of its co-operative difference framework.
18 February 2025 News
Dairy calf-to-beef farms benefiting from beef index
The commercial beef value index is helping farmers rearing dairy beef calves in the Republic of Ireland source animals with stronger terminal traits. Kieran Mailey reports.
29 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Mart tracker to make calf purchase easier
Chris Daly takes a deep dive into the recently launched ICBF Mart Tracker and how farmers can use it.
22 January 2025 Markets
Mallow students win Teagasc special award at BT Young Scientist
The winning project was titled 'An Investigation into using Total Leaf-Area as a predictive tool for determining below-ground biomass at all stages in the growth of selected Root-Crop Plants'.
15 January 2025 News
Chanelle Pharma appoints new general manager
Pat McLoughlin will oversee all operations across manufacturing, engineering, OPEX, supply chain, quality control and facilities in his new role.
13 January 2025 News
Aldi announces €4m contract extension with Divilly Brothers
Divilly Brothers, a family-owned company, was founded in 1927, is currently headed by brothers Shane and Peter Divilly and employs over 50 people.
6 January 2025 Pigs