Dairy News
Since 2013 every county in the country has seen an increase in the number of dairy cows that are located in the county.
Dairy Technical
There has been an increase in the number of dairy cows in recent years, but the vast majority of dairy herds still have 100 cows or less.
Many dairy farms will now be entering derogation for the first time, solely due to the introduction of banding and their cow type.
Dairy
The number of dairy cows in the Republic of Ireland has been steadily increasing from 2013 up until last year, according to the CSO.
The calving season is kicking off on spring-calving dairy farms across the country, with farmers progressing nicely through the season.
The year 2015 marked the end of an era for the dairy industry, as this was the year quotas were abolished and the expansion period began.
2015 marked the end of the era for the dairy industry, as this was the year quotas were abolished and the expansion period began.