Dairy Technical
Dairy sector growth: what are the signs saying?
The Irish dairy sector has experienced substantial growth since the removal of milk quotas in 2015, with many drystock and...
Dairy Expansion
Dairy Technical
People management more important as national dairy herd grows
The national dairy herd has experienced a large increase post-milk quota, with 100 cow herds becoming the norm in many...
Dairy Technical
What to consider when upgrading your milking parlour
Francis Quigley, a Teagasc milking machine specialist, outlines what farmers should consider when upgrading a milking parlour. Francis stated: ”Farmers...
Dairy
McConalogue gives little away on topic of capping herds amid dairy expansion question
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue gave little away when the subject of capping herds was mentioned...
Agri Politics
Minister on dairy expansion: Ag Climatise 'based on premise of stable herd'
The climate action roadmap for the Irish agricultural sector, Ag Climatise, is based on “the premise of a stable herd”,...
Environment
Dr. Mitloehner issues warning on increasing herd sizes
While there is not necessarily a need to cut herd sizes for the purpose of climate change mitigation, increasing numbers...
Dairy
Dairy conference: Debt levels being diluted by efficiency gains on farm
Since the expansion period began in Ireland for dairy, many people are concerned that too much debt is being put...
Dairy
'Can't sit on our hands': Glanbia chairman on price and expansion
“Every dairy farmer should be able to choose his or her own direction – however, we do not have the...
Dairy
What is the answer to the impending calf tsunami due in spring 2020?
As the tsunami of dairy calves grows nearer, and with Teagasc placing no value on the dairy bull calf, is...
Dairy
Glanbia milk supply growth expected to be 8.5% in 2019
Glanbia Ireland’s milk supply growth in 2019 is expected to be 8.5%, amid continued growth, with the company making investments...
Dairy
'Dairy renaissance': Dairygold ambitions to 'continue to grow'
Following a “satisfactory” performance in 2018, which saw the co-op generate revenue of €993 million and earnings of €48.6 million,...
Beef
350,000 extra dairy cows: Ireland's current calf conundrum
Ireland has an extra 350,000 more dairy cows in the country now compared to five years ago, with additional calves...
Dairy
Dairy focus: French flair, growing numbers and making money from bull calves
Brockna Dairies, owned by the Hanbidge family from Co. Wicklow, played host to farmers from all corners of the country for...
Buildings
Buildings focus: Starting out with a second-hand, 14-unit parlour in Co. Laois
Farming 140ac in Vicarstown, Co. Laois, Eoghan Miller is a new-entrant dairy farmer. Originally Eoghan – who is married to...
N.Ireland
Northern Irish Lakeland suppliers optimistic for future growth
Lakeland Dairies’ milk suppliers in Northern Ireland are confident for their future in dairying, according to the results of the...
Dairy
Dairy focus: Friesians deliver the goods 900ft above sea level
Located in Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny, Bryan and Gail Daniels milk a herd of 300 Friesian cows under a grass-based production...
Dairy
Dairy focus: Buying a farm and growing to 280 cows in Co. Offaly
Farming just outside, Birr, Co. Offaly, John and Sylvia Powell run a dairy enterprise consisting of 280 crossbred cows. The...
Dairy
Are you considering dairy farming?
By Seamus Nolan, dairy advisor, Teagasc Castlerea Since the removal of milk quotas in 2015, there has been increased interest...