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Processors suspend milk collections during red warning

However, it is hoped in many cases lorries will be back on the road once conditions improve.

23 January 2025 NEWS

Virtual fencing company improves battery lifetime to nine months

Nofence, founded by goat farmer Oscar Hovde in Norway in 2011, said that the collar will require a single charge, depending on usage patterns, for smaller livestock.

23 January 2025 NEWS
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What can dairy farmers do in advance of Storm Éowyn?

As the country prepares for what is forecast to be one of the worst storms in many years, Aidan Brennan looks at what dairy farmers can do in advance of the disruption.

23 January 2025 NEWS
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TB reactors jump 44% to over 41,000

The latest Irish Farmers Journal analysis found that the 12-month herd incident rate for TB ended the year at exactly 6%.

22 January 2025 NEWS
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Department vet advises against contract rearing over TB risk

Martin Ryan gave this advice while speaking to many affected farmers at the North Tipperary Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) AGM on Monday night.

22 January 2025 NEWS
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Dairygold suppliers await loyalty changes

There has been extensive engagement between Dairygold milk suppliers, its committees, board members and management in the last week, Caitríona Morrissey reports.

22 January 2025 NEWS

Dairy farmers need to ask the right questions about their business model

Farmers from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales listened to industry experts at the Positive Dairy conference in Cork last week. Jack Kennedy reports.

22 January 2025 NEWS

LAMMA 2025: automatic outdoor feed system

Dutch company, Hanskamp showcased its latest outdoor feed station solution, designed for the automatic rationing of concentrates to animals while grazing.

22 January 2025 NEWS
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TB reactor numbers at their worst level since 1999

The Irish Farmers Journal analysed 2024's TB metrics against those reported for the past 25 years.

22 January 2025 NEWS