UK milk price continues its upward trend September 28, 2016 Dairy A number of the major dairy companies in the UK have moved to increase…
Creed satisfied that Irish interests are protected under EU-Canada deal September 27, 2016 Beef The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has said he is satisfied that Irish farming…
Fonterra profits jump 65% despite ongoing challenges in dairy markets September 25, 2016 Dairy Despite ongoing challenges in the dairy market, Fonterra, the New Zealand-based co-op, has posted…
US milk production increases again in August September 23, 2016 Dairy US milk production increased 1.9% in August 2016 on the corresponding month in 2015,…
EU milk production falls for a second consecutive month September 22, 2016 Dairy EU milk production for July 2016 fell 1.4% on the corresponding month last year,…
‘EU aid money should not be frittered away as collateral on low-interest loans’ September 22, 2016 Dairy ICMSA has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed to ensure the monies…
Another rise in dairy prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction September 20, 2016 Dairy Dairy product prices rose 1.7% at today’s Global Dairy Trade auction, the fourth consecutive…
ICMSA predicting milk base price of 30c/L plus next spring September 20, 2016 Dairy Milk prices next spring should be in excess of 30c/L, according to ICMSA Deputy…
Interested in Fleckvieh cattle? – Check them out at the Ploughing September 20, 2016 Dairy Fleckvieh cattle, the world’s second largest dairy breed, will be on display for the…
Fonterra opens new dairy farm in China with capacity for 30,000 cows September 19, 2016 Dairy Fonterra, one of New Zealand’s largest dairy co-ops, recently opened a new farming hub…
Futures market points to another rise in prices at Global Dairy Trade September 19, 2016 Dairy The latest NZX futures market points to an 8-10% rise in whole milk powder…
Does it pay to teat seal cows at drying off? September 19, 2016 Dairy An Irish dairy farm consisting of 100 cows can save over €2,000 by teat…
Calls for ‘meaningful increases’ in winter milk price ahead of talks September 17, 2016 Dairy Co-ops must come forward with meaningful increases in the 2016/17 winter milk price negotiations, IFA…
‘Heifer rearing is a hidden cost on many dairy farms’ September 17, 2016 Dairy Heifer rearing is a significant cost of dairy production, but there is a fine…
Large numbers of dairy farmers apply to Milk Reduction Scheme September 16, 2016 Dairy Just over one third of Kerry Co-op’s milk suppliers have opted to sign up…
Arrabawn and Dairygold raise August milk prices September 16, 2016 Dairy Following a meeting of the board of Arrabawn earlier today, the co-op has decided…
Expert warns that farmers are at a crossroads in terms of antibiotic use September 16, 2016 Dairy Farmers are at a crossroads when it comes to antibiotic usage on their farms,…
