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Ireland applies for nitrates derogation renewal

New data released this week shows that nitrogen levels in Irish waters are at the lowest they have been since 2016.

12 December 2024 NEWS

New data shows drop in nitrogen levels in water

New report based on the nitrate concentration data for 20 representative river monitoring sites shows a drop in nitrogen levels in Irish waters.

12 December 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Dairygold claims rule change is a ‘new entrant’ issue

The Cork-based co-op said it will take supplies from dairy herds “within any area from which milk is accepted by the society”.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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ICOS refutes claim it objected to MDPO

MDPO interim chair James Doyle made the claim at a meeting organised by the group in Limerick this week.

11 December 2024 NEWS

Badger vaccination not enough to eradicate TB - new research

Veterinary epidemiologist You Chang has published new research that says badger vaccination is not the quick fix that will eradicate TB from Irish herds.

11 December 2024 NEWS

My Farming Week: John Gilsenan, Moynalty, Co Meath

Meath dairy farmer John Gilsenan, who held a Lakeland Dairies farm walk this week, is on this edition of My Farming Week.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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'No clauses' on €50m leading milk price deal

The chair of Kerry Co-op said if the buyout was successful a new contract would be issued to suppliers by March or April of next year.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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Farmer views on Kerry deal: ‘I don’t see anything better going forward’

Kerry suppliers who spoke to Anne O’Donoghue at the information meeting held in Ennis last week were cautiously positive about the deal on offer.

11 December 2024 NEWS

Bonus for Lakeland suppliers on all 2024 milk

Meanwhile, the co-op decided to hold its base milk price for November supplies.

11 December 2024 NEWS