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Total confinement Vs pasture systems: What does the science say?
COMMENT: There is considerable interest in the use of total confinement and zero-grazing dairy systems. This interest has spiked in recent...
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World dairy markets on the up as superlevy anger grows
According to the ICMSA, two major market indicators have showed further positive moves over recent days, clearly highlighting the ongoing...
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Meeting the dry cow’s protein needs
A recent survey of American dairy advisors and veterinarians placed the handling of the dry cow as one of the...
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Dairy quality assurance scheme set for next week
Bord Bia‘s much-anticipated sustainable dairy assurance scheme is set to be launched next Wednesday by Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney,...
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Dairy industry must address the challenge of adding value
Despite the fact farmer milk prices have risen considerably over recent months, international dairy consultant Bruce Woodacre has told AgriLand...
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Allister upbeat regarding prospects for dairy
The View from Northern Ireland: Jim Allister, the leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice Party in Northern Ireland, and former MEP,...
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Somatic cell counts dropping
Teagasc milk quality specialist Dr David Gleeson has told AgriLand that somatic cell count (SCC) levels are continuing to fall...
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New milk supply contracts for Glanbia in the New Year
Glanbia milk suppliers will be asked to sign new milk supply contracts in the New Year, according to a spokesman...
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Scotland has the dairy 'wow' factor
Tinahely Dairy Discussion group recently visited dairy farms in Scotland with hugely contrasting feed philosophies. AgriLand caught up with Paul Keogh, dairy...
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Calf-rearing priorities – a US perspective
Recent months have been marked by an intensive series of advisory messages from a number of organisations espousing the benefits...
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Efficient milk production on Ardboe dairy farm
The View from Northern Ireland: Winter feeding and the efficiency with which a winter feed programme is managed has a major...
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Co-op mergers key for dairy expansion - minister
Partnership and preparation is key for Ireland’s dairy expansion. This is according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney who spoke at...
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The history of Arrabawn Co-Op
A book celebrating the founding of Nenagh Creamery 100 years ago and Mid-West Creameries 50 years ago, and their amalgamation...
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Dairy quality assurance scheme, how it will work
AgriLand caught up with Bord Bia to discuss its new National Sustainable Dairy and Quality Assurance Scheme, which is set...
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Vet highlights the significance of sub-clinical ketosis in dairy herds
Elanco veterinarian Francis Cosgrave has highlighted the importance for Irish milk producers and practising vets to recognise the very negative...
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Ireland .9% over quota as minister reminds of super levy risk
The total volume of milk supplies up to the end of October 2013, taking into account the relevant butterfat adjustment, leave...
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Think smart when it comes to feed
It is key farmers understand the requirements for their animal, understand their feed source and quantify that feed source during...
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War and peace, the Dairygold Henchy affair
Over 19 days, spread across four months, the case of the former chief executive of Dairygold against his former employers...
