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Dale Farm rolls out new 4p/l milk supply initiative
Kieran Mailey
One of Northern Ireland's largest milk processors is rolling out a new scheme at managing milk supply during peak and trough months.
2 May 2024 News
Farmers and politicians urged to attend Lakeland Dairies water quality event
Lakeland Dairies is hosting the event, entitled 'Farming for a Better Future: Protecting our Waters. Attendees will see first-hand the huge steps farmers in derogation are taking to protect our water.
1 May 2024 News
Tirlán profits down 5% as revenue tumbles
Co-op describes performance as 'robust' in 'challenging' market.
Get the glad rags on - it's showtime
It's been eight long months but it's finally time to dust off the white coat and the show boots, writes Shanon Kinahan.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Solomon solos another win at 12th annual Emerald Expo
Shanon Kinahan brings you all the championship results from the 12th annual Emerald Expo
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Sexed semen sales up 25% this year
The 2024 breeding season is about a week behind where it normally should be according to AI companies.
1 May 2024 News
Know the fertiliser N and P limits for grassland
The introduction of the fertiliser database has put a greater focus on determining fertiliser allowances with potential penalties liable if limits are exceeded.
1 May 2024 Grass & feeding
West Cork co-ops lead the way with 5c/l support
The four west Cork co-ops are back on top of the league as they support milk price for March with a 5c/l weather support payment.
1 May 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: quality lots a steady trade in Cashel
Shanon Kinahan reports from Cashel Mart, where a strong trade was recorded for suckler-bred lots, while calf numbers begin to fall.
1 May 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices up and cheese prices down
Butter and cheese prices on the European spot market increased and decreased by €70/t respectively, writes Aidan Brennan.
1 May 2024 Markets
Duplication fears stall Project Connect
It is still unclear how the new entity will work with existing players in the agri-food space such as the National Dairy Council (NDC).
1 May 2024 Dealer
Cuddy wins UFU deputy president race
Cuddy, who farms beef, sheep and pigs, was effectively in a three-way race for the vacant deputy president position.
1 May 2024 Northern Ireland