Dairy
In part one of the dairy Throwback series, Agriland looks back on Sean Tracey, who is milking 66 cows with his 12-year-old daughter Amelia.
Agriland recently visited the farm of Philip Jones in Co. Wexford after what could only be described as an 'unbelievable year'.
The trend of dropping milk prices has continued for yet another month, with every single co-op dropping prices by at least 2c/L.
The European Commission has told the Netherlands that the country will not be able to avail of a nitrates derogation into the new year.
Beef
DAFM has said it is possible for farms restricted with TB to avoid being caught out on the ranking and selection criteria under TAMS.
Agriland Media Group is pleased to collaborate with the National Dairy Council (NDC) on a series of...
The European Commission has officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation, but what new conditions will affect farmers on the ground.
With 2025 drawing to a close, it's time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will help boost animal welfare on the farm.
Environment
The European Commission today (Monday, December 22) officially extended Ireland's nitrates derogation for a further three years.
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has been awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United...
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, EFSA said.
Agri-Business
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the Ibec association representing the sector, has expressed...
It's important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops are closed.
In light of recent cases of bluetongue identified in Northern Ireland, the risk of a case being identified in the Republic has increased.
Christmas is one of the only days in the year where the majority of the workforce gets the day off, but there is never a day off in farming.
Agriland Media Group is collaborating with FBD Trust to produce the 'FBD Trust Marking 50 Years'...
A new technology, the CowToilet, promises dairy farmers a practical way to reduce ammonia emissions by separating waste.
The majority of work is done with heifers ahead of spring calving, however keeping your eye out for heifer mastitis is still crucial.
In episode four of Agriland's limited podcast 'The Dairy Trail', which aired earlier this week, John Byrne spoke about reducing SCC.
With the breeding season kicking off this week alongside Christmas, it's easy to disregard the few late autumn calvers.
Milk production has increased by an estimated 0.8% per year in the EU in the last decade according to a new report.
Agriland Media Group and ESB Networks are collaborating to bring you the ESB Networks Winter...
N.Ireland
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) has launched an all-island dairy cattle show competition: the ‘On-Farm Winter Fair Challenge’.
As prices continue to drop for November milk supplies, dairy farmers can expect their net margin per litre to dip to 11.5c/L in 2026.
Animal Health Ireland is hopeful compensation rates paid for calves that test positive for BVD will increase to reflect current market value.
Podcast
Francess McDonnell, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Cathal O'Shea and Breifne O’Brien bring you the biggest...
