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Dairygold suppliers back down on EGM call
Rachel Donovan
Milk price, according to the committee, will be major bone of contention as well as committee membership and the co-op's financial performance.
11 March 2025 News
Tirlán launches €5m TB support programme
Tirlán CEO Seán Molloy said that there has been an increase nationally in the number of herds affected by TB and the co-op is taking a proactive approach to the challenge.
26 February 2025 News
Vegetable farmer views: ‘we can't turn to a spray to deal with a problem’
We spoke to aspiring farmers and long-time growers at a commercial market opportunities for organic vegetables conference in Backweston, Co Kildare.
MLAs hone-in on the wrong issue
Members of the Stormont Agriculture committee have voiced frustration over DAERA plans to end a young farmers payment.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Irish Whiskey Association announces scholarship with Maynooth University
The course was created in response to strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries.
13 January 2025 News
Parlour investment set to increase in 2025
Aidan Brennan says that higher milk prices and improved profitability in 2025 is likely to increase the level of investment by dairy farmers in equipment and facilities
1 January 2025 Dairy Equipment
Sharp decline in new entrants to dairying
There has been a sharp decline in the number of farmers starting milk production in 2024 according to NI processors
23 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairygold claims rule change is a ‘new entrant’ issue
The Cork-based co-op said it will take supplies from dairy herds “within any area from which milk is accepted by the society”.
11 December 2024 News
Experts warn about gifting to avoid IHT
Gifting assets is relatively straightforward, but there are strings attached, tax experts have said
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Teagasc research sounds alarm on social vulnerability of farms
Caitríona Morrissey take a closer look at Teagasc's recent farm sustainability report and what it says about farmer age, isolation and
20 November 2024 Climate and environment
Department to review scoring of ACRES farms
The minister announced that more than one dairy robot will be TAMS eligible, with good news on access to ACRES for new entrants too.
30 October 2024 News
McConalogue brings treats to Macra's Halloween party
The grant aid for a second robot was a popular, if niche announcement, while the pledge to open ACRES to new entrants will have wider appeal.
30 October 2024 Dealer