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Total calf registrations have surpassed the two million head mark according to figures from…
At this stage of the season, on many dairy and suckler enterprises, the number…
On Tuesday, June 30, a virtual farm walk was held on the farm of Kieran Hearne and his family, who were the 2019…
Taking good care of grass silage made during the rest of this year could be crucial to avoid excess spending on bought-in feeds,…
Some 270 calves were on offer at Enniscorthy Mart on Wednesday, July 1, which was a substantial increase from the 150 calves that…
A third of Irish farms find themselves vulnerable from an economic perspective, according to the results of the Teagasc National Farm Survey 2019. Farm…
Dairy markets have again moved forward during June with all the statistics pointing to improved returns – and, on that basis, all co-ops…
Family farm income (FFI) distribution made for stark reading in the preliminary results of the Teagasc National Farm survey 2019 – with figures…
The east and midlands region of Ireland is continuing to lead the ‘dairy drive’, where more recent dairy expansion has been occurring since the…
Dairy herd numbers (on a cows-per-farm basis) have increased by 25% over the last decade. Figures from the 2019 National Farm Survey (compiled…
A difference of up to €228/cow was established in terms of family farm income per cow among dairy farms depending on the geographical…
What is the number one thing Irish farmers don’t have enough of? Time. Time for their families, time for hobbies and time for…
The National Dairy Council (NDC) is appealing a decision from Revenue Commissioners not to repay over €815,000 in VAT repayment claims for 2019.…
The number of retained BVD-positive animals in Northern Ireland has fallen below 200 for the first time. Figures from July show that there…
A draft agreement has been reached between the government and EU officials to lessen the effects of Brexit on Irish agri-food exports and…
The outbreak of Covid-19 called a halt to milk recording on many farms across the country over the last few months. Generally, farmers…
While last year saw an overall increase in the amount of milk supplied from winter milkers and year-round dairy farms, the number of…
An Bord Pleanála has approved plans by dairy giant Glanbia Ireland to build a facility as part of an investment worth €140 million…
