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The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has warned that further lairage space is needed at the French port of Cherbourg, following the announcement that…
Volac has announced the appointment of a new business manager to its team, Rebecca O’Sullivan. From Co. Kerry, the new manager joins Volac…
The approval by the French Authorities of an increase in the holding capacity of one of the lairages at Cherbourg which facilitates the…
Glanbia’s cut in co-op contribution to its February milk price has been described as a let-down for suppliers by Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)…
Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the agricultural output price index for calves declined by 17.2% in the 12…
Crossborder dairy giant Lakeland is to slash 0.75p/L off its February milk price amid Brexit uncertainty and weakening market returns – but only in…
While in the midst of a very busy calving period, thinking about breeding is generally not top of the list for farmers; however,…
The divergence in milk price across the range of co-ops and processors has now reached “unsustainable proportions” – stretching to a yearly price…
Despite the showdown of Ireland’s Six Nations rugby championship campaign next weekend against Wales, one of Ireland’s biggest stars is taking part in…
Following today’s milk price by Lakeland, Glanbia has become the second processor to announce its prices for its February supplies. Glanbia will pay…
Lely Center Mullingar, in conjunction with AIB Bank, is inviting all dairy, beef, sheep and tillage farmers to attend its upcoming information seminars…
Lakeland Dairies has revealed its milk price for February supplies, in what is expected to be its final milk price before its merger…
Ferries bound for Cherbourg, France, will not bring livestock lorries with live exports aboard on sailings scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, March 11). Both…
Arla Foods has set “ambitious targets” to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% per kilo of milk by 2030 and to…
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed that it has been in contact with exporters regarding an extra boat to…
Little by little progress is being made – across the country – on soil fertility levels. Speaking at the precise application of fertiliser…
Contract rearing is an up and coming epidemic within the agricultural industry. A vital part of entering into a contract rearing arrangement is…
As the rain continues to fall and animals make their way back to the shed in some cases, or will be held in…
