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Northern Ireland
Dale Farm outlines new volume bonuses
Kieran Mailey
Dale Farm has outlined new payment rates under its volume bonuses which start in April 2025.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Crossbreeding delivers 35% increase in milk output
Andrew Dale has targeted milk yield, solids and fertility using a crossbreeding programme on his 120-cow dairy farm. Kieran Mailey reports.
4 November 2024 News
Views sought on measures in nitrates action programme
The departments of housing and agriculture have launched a public consultation on measures under the nitrates action programme which were flagged earlier this year.
Gerry Boyle: resilience to climate change is the byword in Indian dairying
In a country with such a large population, and with so many people facing poverty on a daily basis, it’s understandable that India emphasises food security, writes Prof Gerry Boyle.
14 August 2024 Viewpoints
Silage analysis shows low quality in first cuts
Silage analysis of first-cut forages in NI show reduced energy and digestibility levels in 2024.
31 July 2024 Northern Ireland