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Finalists announced for NDC and Kerrygold quality milk awards 2022
Amy Forde
The awards recognise the highest standards of excellence in dairy farming with a focus on milk quality, animal welfare, and sustainable farming practices.
23 August 2022 News
Team of farmers to promote sustainable dairy story
Farmers will talk about robots, breeding more sustainable replacements, reducing the need for fertiliser through clover and carbon storage.
17 August 2022 News
Dairygold urges suppliers to pay NDC levy
Dairygold stated that it had agreed a 'collaborative strategy' with the NDC to help 'represent all dairy farmers'. Amy Forde and Declan O'Brien report.
Liquid milk producers have to be rewarded – NDC boss
It would be a "real shame" if Ireland lost its fresh milk market, Zoe Kavanagh of the NDC has said.
14 August 2022 News
NDC to seek funding from dairy sector service providers
CEO of the NDC Zoe Kavanagh told the Irish Farmers Journal this week that the organisation has identified businesses that need a strong and trusted Irish dairy sector.
10 August 2022 News
Defence of agriculture sector not strong enough – Kavanagh
We lost sight of the fact that dairy farming is food production, the CEO of the NDC has said.
10 August 2022 News
Some big players a Ploughing no-show
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that marquee costs for events have increased by 25% to 40% on 2019 levels.
3 August 2022 News
Horticultural heritage (and heifers)
Every organisation announcing a live 2022 event pays homage to their virtual efforts but, Bloom live in the Phoenix Park the June bank holiday weekend is the only job. Writes Amii McKeever.
1 June 2022 Features
Aurivo Leading Ladies to highlight importance of diversity
The female-focused Aurivo leading ladies dairy discussion group has been launched.
25 May 2022 News
84% of consumers say Ireland should continue to produce dairy
A survey of 1,500 adults shows consumers recognise that Irish dairy farmers are committed to producing in a sustainable manner, says National Dairy Council chief Zoe Kavanagh.
11 May 2022 News