LATEST ARTICLES
Dairy
Milk supply on the rise – FRS
James Hanly
The latest Calving Insights survey found the weak grass growth levels in early March forced many farmers to increase concentrate levels and feed silage by night to bolster early milk volumes.
9 April 2025 News
In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross
The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.
9 April 2025 News
Ornua PPI falls for month of March
A spokesperson for Ornua said: “The results reflect a softening in market returns for some product categories over the month of March.”
Dairygold reports increased earnings for 2024
Processor says reduced milk supply and lower whey prices hit milk price.
9 April 2025 News
Editorial: TB stalemate
Managing this disease is costing farmers north and south endless millions, and is also causing significant stress and mental fatigue.
2 April 2025 Viewpoints
Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply
Milk production is expected to fall in Germany, France and Netherlands this year as a consequence of bluetongue.
2 April 2025 News
NDC and Kerrygold milk awards opens for entries
The annual awards, now in its 16th year, aims to champion the high standards in dairy farming and milk production in Ireland and is now open for entries.
1 April 2025 News
Editorial: ten years on from EU milk quotas
So what of the future? Competitive grassland farming remains the best hand of cards.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
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
Gerry Boyle: ten years of catch-up after milk quotas
Quotas hampered our ability to optimise our efficiency, especially in respect of stocking rates and grass utilisation.
26 March 2025 Viewpoints
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from Brazil, New Zealand, Kenya and Ukraine.
26 March 2025 World
AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets
A new study conducted at AFBI Hillsborough has assessed various levels of crude protein in dairy cow diets.
26 March 2025 Northern Ireland