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Dairy
Inside a 5,000 cow dairy farm in China
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan reports from a recent visit to the Jinshan Ranch on the outskirts of Shanghai in eastern China.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
The dairy outlook: more volatility and uncertainty on the horizon
While farmers are processors face different opportunities and challenges, the future for all will be driven by some one key event.
6 November 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 4.8%
The Global Dairy Trade auction result is a really positive sign for the dairy trade, as New Zealand heads towards peak milk production.
NI milk production continues to rise
Milk production in NI has been consistently higher over the first eight months of 2024 when compared to last year.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
End of expansion ups ante on adding value to milk - Ornua
Ornua's CEO insists that adding value to the existing milk pool is where future revenue growth lies for the dairy sector.
31 October 2024 News
The five big issues in the 2024 General Election
With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.
23 October 2024 News
Feeding the freshly calved cow this winter
Aisling Claffey, Teagasc nutrition specialist, outlines some of the key factors when it comes to feeding winter milk herds this winter.
20 October 2024 Liquid Milk
NI milk production up 1.4% in 2024
Milk production in NI has increased in 2024 and is on track to set a new record volume for the calendar year.
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Tipperary family scoops top prize at NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
The annual awards programme, now in its 15th year, saw 11 farming families from six counties and 11 dairy co-operatives celebrated for their milk production and sustainable dairying.
1 October 2024 News
Heat vanishes and shorter days set in
While average growth rates are sitting at 44kg DM/ha, there are some farms in a moisture deficit recording growth in the 20s, write Thomas Condon.
25 September 2024 Grass & feeding
Rising demand for adult protein powder in China
There is a change in demand for Irish dairy exports to China, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
6 September 2024 News
Record high for NI milk production
Milk production on NI dairy farms from January to June 2024 is the highest on record for the first half of the year.
4 September 2024 Northern Ireland