Dairy
Minister: Loss of derogation would be 'consolidation and larger farms'
The removal of the nitrates derogation in Ireland “would inevitably be consolidation and larger farms,” the Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Derogation
Dairy
Watch: Tirlán chair 'optimistic for the future' at Ballyragget open day
Tirlán has welcomed nearly 2,000 of its dairy suppliers to follow their milk from the “farm gate to world markets”...
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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
Watch: Talking investment amid uncertainty around derogation
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, keeping costs down is crucial, is it is worth while...
Dairy
ICMSA tells commission officials derogation is 'absolutely critical'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has met with officials from the European Commission to defend the nitrates derogation,...
Dairy
Watch: 'Retaining derogation is number one' - Arrabawn chair
The Arrabawn Farming for Water farm event took place today (Wednesday, September 4) on Eoin Toohey’s farm in Moneygall, Co....
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers a win-win for both parties?
In order for a contract rearing agreement to work long-term, it must be a win-win for both the dairy farmer...
Dairy
Is contract rearing heifers more viable due to the nitrates banding?
With the introduction of the nitrates banding, many farmers have been forced to make changes to their farm systems and...
Dairy
What does the future hold for Donegal Creameries and Aurivo?
Earlier this week, Agriland was invited to Donegal Creameries to celebrate its 125th year in operation. The plant in Killygordon,...
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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
Research: Reducing derogation could be 'useful' to reduce risks to water quality
Research has suggested that reducing Ireland’s nitrates derogation could be “useful” in reducing risks to water quality. This was revealed...
Dairy
DAFM chief inspector talks fertiliser database and derogation
Industry sources have indicated that some farmers are buying fertiliser from Northern Ireland in order to avoid having their fertiliser...
Dairy News
Kerry Dairy Ireland CEO: We must get tougher on 'rogue farmers'
The chief executive of Kerry Dairy Ireland has said that the dairy industry has to “get tougher” on rogue farmers...
Beef
Warning that changes to derogation could 'impact' on beef sector output
Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has delivered a stark warning to an Oireachtas Joint Committee that any reduction in dairy cow...
Dairy
Watch: Incoming Tirlán CEO on derogation and milk price
The chief executive designate of Tirlán has warned that the co-op’s dairy farmers need “certainty and clarity” around the future...
Agri-Business
Driving derogation for transporting animal feed and fertiliser
The Department of Transport has approved a temporary derogation on driving hours and rest periods to allow for the delivery...
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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...
Dairy News
Lakeland Dairies to host water quality event on award-winning farm
Lakeland Dairies will host an information and education event next month focused on the importance of protecting and enhancing water...
Agri Politics
'Full resources of the state' needed to secure nitrates derogation
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Francie Gorman has called on the government to use all available resources...
Agri-Business
DAFM: Nitrates and banding deadlines fast approaching
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is reminding farmers that several deadlines for nitrates will fall later...
Dairy
Ireland's nitrates derogation is 'uncertain' - Dairygold chair
The chair of Dairygold has urged its milk suppliers to “take action” on their farms to prevent nutrient losses to...