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Dairy
USA: Still the land of opportunity?
Aidan Brennan
Aidan Brennan reports from Michigan in the United States where he meets first generation farmers Paul and Brittany Windemuller.
23 October 2024 News
US dairy gearing up for expansion
While Europe contracts, the US dairy industry is gearing up for continued export growth where it intends to supply a larger share of the global dairy market.
9 October 2024 Dealer
Is a deal likely between Tirlán and Glanbia?
Since the end of 2021, the Tirlán board had permission to invest about €220m worth of plc shares in other ventures, but didn’t.
US dairy cows to be tested for bird flu
In response to the outbreak, the USDA has announced that it will be increasing testing in meat processing plants, with a focus on culled dairy cattle.
4 September 2024 News
Growing concerns for bird flu in US dairy cows
In response to the outbreak, the USDA has announced that it will be increasing testing in meat processing plants with a focus on culled dairy cattle.
26 August 2024 News
No room for complacency on bird flu, IFA warns
The IFA dairy chair told the Irish Farmers Journal that he believes there is minimal risk for dairy herds here, while the poultry chair expressed concern about cross-species contamination.
19 June 2024 News
US approves methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows
Feeding one tablespoon of the additive per dairy cow per day can reduce methane emissions by 30% annually, Elanco has said.
1 June 2024 News
US dairy comparison unfair to Irish dairy farmers
Any opportunity to exploit our competitive advantage to grow grass and convert it into high value, world renowned, environmentally positive product should be welcomed.
29 May 2024 Viewpoints
Bird flu spreading through US dairy farms
Milk yield drops of up to 25% have been reported in herds affected by bird flu, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 May 2024 News