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BVD incidence is 10pc heritable
Irish BVD incidence is 10pc heritable. This is according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, who had a beef and...
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Irish BVD incidence is 10pc heritable. This is according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, who had a beef and...
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The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), Irish Beef Breed Societies and Industry Partners are working very closely together in order...
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While much-needed rain has made a small comeback in recent weeks, many Irish farmers are still suffering with a lack...
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Following the increase in the Irish Dairy Board (IDB) Price Index to 130.3 – which it says is a record...
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Comment: For farmers considering significant expansion on their existing dairy farm or indeed establishing multiple farms, making the transition from managing...
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A slow start to the New Zealand milk production season indicates a continued firm commodity prices at current levels and...
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UPDATE: Irish cheese producers won several top awards at this week’s 116th annual Nantwich International Cheese Show in Cheshire. The...
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The liquid milk market in Ireland had become so cut-throat that it is now failing to remunerate the costs of...
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Dairy farmers need to learn from the mistakes of the Celtic tiger property boom and not leap into post-quota expansion. This...
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The Irish milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers across Ireland was estimated at 705.2 million litres for June 2013, according to information...
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It has been reported in international press agencies this morning that New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra has forecast a downgrade in...
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The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has welcomed legislation published by Minister Richard Bruton aimed at reducing red tape on co-operatives....
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“Some neglect what milk actually is. If you want to be the best in class you should know everything about milk.” These...
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The High Court today has heard claims that Dairygold continued to control key rates of payment and bonuses of its...
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Former Dairygold CEO Jerry Henchy has told the High Court in Dublin that he joined the company at a time...
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Given the ongoing financial pressures on dairy farmers who are trying to pay massive bills built up since spring 2012,...
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A View from Northern Ireland: A number of Armagh dairy farmers are monitoring their cow’s margin over concentrate (MOC) performance....
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Ontario-based veterinarian Wayne Shewfelt has highlighted the importance for farmers and practising vets to recognise the very negative impact of...