Dairy
EU goes to WTO to challenge China dairy subsidy investigation
The European Commission has challenged an investigation taken by authorities in China into subsidies paid under certain EU schemes to...
Dairy sector
Dairy
China to investigate EU dairy subsidies including one Irish scheme
The Ministry of Commerce of China has begun an investigation into subsidies paid to European dairy farmers, with one Irish...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Dairy
Warning that dairy sector could face 'massive restructuring'
Farm organisations have voiced their concerns over a move by Tirlán to seek 150 redundancies that some believe could signal...
Dairy News
Adding value to milk is future for sector - Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO
The chief executive of Kerry Dairy Ireland Pat Murphy has stressed the importance of adding value to Irish milk in...
N.Ireland
NI's dairy sector must grow on a 'sustainable basis' - DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Dairy News
Minister: Govt 'committed to maintaining nitrates derogation'
The government is “committed” to maintaining the nitrates derogation past 2025, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, told...
Agri-Business
Survey: 92% of consumers in Ireland include dairy in their diet
Dairy products are still considered a popular staple in the diet amongst Irish people with 66% of consumers believing that...
Dairy
Dairy sector: 500 work permits 'under active consideration'
A plan to make 500 work permits available for the dairy sector is “under active consideration” by the Department of...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Dairy
Dairy processors: 'Fair policy' needed to meet emissions target
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII), the body which represents dairy processors in Ireland, has called for “fair policy and funding” in...
Dairy News
Dairy must earn right to premium prices - Kavanagh
The CEO of the National Dairy Council (NDC) has told a conference in Co. Cork that the dairy sector should...
Dairy
Milk production cost rises 'threaten survival of Europe's dairy farmers'
The increasing input costs for milk production are “threatening the survival of dairy farmers and thus milk production in Europe”,...
Dairy Technical
Outlook: 21% decrease in net margin for dairy sector expected
Teagasc has released it Dairy Sector Outlook report for 2022, which is an estimated projection for the sector’s 2022 prospects....
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 Technical
Reducing carbon hoofprints while increasing production
The dairy sector is at a crossroad, with a need for optimising production while reducing carbon emissions, according to Dr....
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Watch: How to effectively treat and control parasites
Amid the current season of record-high input costs, keeping unnecessary spending to a minimum is key, which means that early...
Agri-Business
Ornua: Climate change doesn’t recognise borders...everyone needs to take responsibility
Climate change doesn’t recognise international borders and action in this space is the responsibility of everyone – and Irish dairy...
Agri-Business
Dairygold: 'There is a huge amount of work to be done on sustainability'
Sustainability challenges and the matter of putting policies in place to meet climate action targets are a key concern for...
Agri Politics
Commission 'must immediately implement' private storage aid - TD
The European Commission must immediately implement an Aids to Private Storage (APS) scheme to protect the Irish dairy sector from...
Dairy
EU to ensure that 'goods and essential services continue to flow in our internal market'
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has welcomed the announcement that the EU is to ensure that “goods and essential services continue...