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There’s new blood on the Cavan dairy scene
Aidan Brennan
James and Sandra Smith are new entrants to dairy farming and built a new 10 unit Dairymaster parlour on their farm in Cavan.
23 December 2024 Northern Ireland
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
18 November 2024 News
Teagasc conference to address future challenges for Irish dairy farmers
'Robust dairying for future challenges’ is the theme of Teagasc's dairy conference this year.
Young farmers looking for farms
Aidan Brennan chats with two members of the Future Vision group looking to enter the sector.
2 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Carefully cutting inputs from dairying
William Chesnutt is one of the speakers at next week's Fields Good festival in Glenarm.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Watch: Lisbeg Farms' new greenfield 920-cow dairy unit
The Bourns family farm has undergone a major transformation with the conversion to dairy farming in recent years. Martin Merrick details some of its new facilities.
21 August 2024 Farm buildings
Dairy sector needs clear roadmap - Lakeland Dairies
Lakeland Dairies sat down with An Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue at this year’s Tullamore Show.
13 August 2024 News
71% of consumers trust Irish dairy farmers to look after environment - NDC
Trust score up 6% year on year, according to the National Dairy Council.
10 July 2024 News