Dairy
June 1 is world milk day
Today, Sunday, June 1, is ‘world milk day’ and the United Nations is promoting its attributes as a source of...
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Dairy
'Clean cows vital to low TBC'
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Agri-Business
Anaerobic digestion has a key role in agri-food chain seminar hears
A recent seminar, hosted by Grant Thornton and attended by delegates from across the entire spectrum of farming and food, has...
Dairy
Milk quality key for profitablility
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Dairy
'Bonus for quality milk really counts'
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Beef
Steer prices steady at €3.90 - €3.95/kg
The beef trade remains steady week with prices similar to last week on the back of continued strong supply. This...
Sheep
New Zealand sheep meat production slowing
After the drought-induced lower lamb crop for this season the anticipated slowdown in New Zealand lamb production is now starting...
Agri-Business
Supplies of land for sale set to rise
According to a new land report, which was compiled by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Teagasc the...
Other
No schmallenberg cases this year
There have been no reported cases of schmallenberg in this calving/lambing season, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
Environment
New technology turns manure into clean water
Michigan University is using an anaerobic digester to turn manure into clean water and says it can also extract nutrients...
Agri-Business
What should determine land prices?
A new report on the land market in Ireland shows that prices increased in 2013 and activity levels are up...
Dairy
Top Aurivo producer cites cross bred herd as key to milk quality
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...
Agri-Business
Origin Enterprises sees revenue rise
Origin Enterprises’ latest trading update for the nine months to April 30, 2014 shows a 13.2% increase in underlying revenue...
Environment
Minister says changes to commonage criteria will ease burden
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney has stated in the Dail this week that recent changes...
Beef
Northern Ireland cattle slaughterings in a gradual decline
Northern Ireland cattle slaughterings have been in a state of gradual decline over the last 10 years. According to the...
Dairy
Nutrient efficiency key for after-grass
Many farmers are now looking to maximise the nutrients that are contained in slurry which, if applied correctly, can have...
Dairy
UK wholesale prices for milk products fall
Wholesale prices for milk products have seen falls across the board this past month according to DairyCo’s latest update. It...
Environment
'Major challenges to achieve low-carbon future'
Ireland faces considerable challenges in moving to a low-carbon economy, according to figures released today by the Environmental Protection Agency...
