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By George Ramsbottom and John Mee, Teagasc As a result of the prolonged period…
From talking to mart managers and representatives from the farm organisations, it is clear that there are two sides to the mart yard…
It might seem counterintuitive, but veterinary experts say it is possible to increase mastitis cure rates while also lowering antibiotic use. In just…
Showing cattle at Emerald Expo is very much a family affair for the Flanagans. Farming in Termonfeckin, Co. Louth, Paul, Marguerite and children…
Northern Ireland’s largest farmer-owned milk processor has declared an interest in a potential venture with LacPatrick, AgriLand can reveal. A statement issued on…
It has been confirmed that “preliminary discussions” have recently taken place regarding the introduction of the mandatory electronic tagging (EID) of cattle. Some discussions…
Northern Ireland’s first case of bovine foetal deformity due to Schmallenberg virus in 2018 has been confirmed in a stillborn calf from a Co.…
Given the difficult ground conditions experienced on farms throughout the country, there are increased reports of sward damage. Many farmers are questioning the…
Carbery Group has reported a strong financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2017, leaving the group optimistic for the future, in…
Fertiliser prices have remained steady since January, when AgriLand last did a round-up of prices. However, that steady price is also an expensive…
Farming 62.5ha in Moygownagh, north Mayo, Padraig Staunton has changed the direction in which his dairy enterprise operates. With 67 Holstein Friesian cows…
Bosses at LacPatrick may be eyeing up a slice of Glanbia and Lakeland’s cross-border milk as part of the firm’s decision to actively…
Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine and a UK diagnostic test manufacturer have been awarded more than £800,000 (€926,000) to develop a fast on-farm…
New safety measures being employed by a number of marts across the country will pose “a considerable culture change“, according to the Minister…
While the price being paid for March milk remains the same as February, the cuts announced within these price decisions are a massive…
The board of LacPatrick Dairies is considering a merger to consolidate the dairy industry, it has been confirmed today. Following a meeting of…
Dairygold, one of the state’s leading farmer-owned milk processors, has announced two senior appointments at board level in recent days. Group company secretary…
The state and the dairy industry are set to partner on a new Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme aimed at driving towards…
