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'Brave steps' needed on TB - Lakeland Dairies meets Minister Heydon

Lakeland Dairies’ chair Niall Matthews sat down with Minister Heydon and spoke about the issues that affect its farm families.

NEWS 3 April 2025

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Overhaul of TB measures proposed

Overhaul of TB measures proposed

NEWS 2 April 2025

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

NEWS 2 April 2025

Dairy sector must be more efficient, says Ornua boss

Dairy sector must be more efficient, says Ornua boss

Dairy sector must be more efficient, says Ornua boss

NEWS 2 April 2025

New nitrates plan already facing delays

New nitrates plan already facing delays

New nitrates plan already facing delays

NEWS 2 April 2025

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Dairy sector must be more efficient, says Ornua boss

Dairy sector must be more efficient, says Ornua boss

Ornua CEO Conor Galvin said the future focus of the dairy industry will be on maximising efficiency, generating value from existing output and meeting environmental commitments.

NEWS 1 April 2025

New nitrates plan already facing delays

New nitrates plan already facing delays

The nitrates expert group has yet to deliver its advice to ministers on what the next nitrates action plan should look like.

NEWS 1 April 2025

Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts

Red-hot prices for dairy stock in marts

The strength of the trade was illustrated in Carnew Mart this week, where a dairy clearance sale saw an average of €2,775/head paid for freshly calved heifers.

NEWS 1 April 2025

TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards

TB prevention product scoops top prize at MTU awards

The MTU prize for innovation showcase and award ceremony took place on Thursday 27 March at the Bishopstown Campus, where student entrepreneurs presented their inventions and business ideas.

NEWS 1 April 2025

Europe does not support intellectual property on artificial insemination - ICMSA

Europe does not support intellectual property on artificial insemination - ICMSA

ICMSA president Denis Drennan said these AI stations have no legal standing on this issue.

NEWS 1 April 2025

Planning exemptions for slurry tanks ‘long way from being put in place’ – IFA

Planning exemptions for slurry tanks ‘long way from being put in place’ – IFA

An IFA delegation met with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon and Minister for State at the Department of Housing John Cummins in Leinster House on Tuesday to discuss the issue for farmers.

NEWS 1 April 2025

First GDT index rise since February

First GDT index rise since February

Despite the positive overall numbers, five products decreased in value compared with only three rising.

NEWS 1 April 2025

NDC and Kerrygold milk awards opens for entries

NDC and Kerrygold milk awards opens for entries

The annual awards, now in its 16th year, aims to champion the high standards in dairy farming and milk production in Ireland and is now open for entries.

NEWS 1 April 2025

BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf

BVD testing support increased to €3.50/calf

After Ireland reduced the incidence of BVD in 2024, Minister Heydon said that his Department is aiming to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 1 April 2025

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