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Dairy farming
The latest dairy farming news and dairy prices from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with all farming and production news developments in the dairy farming sector.
Dairy Management: fertiliser, bloat and drainage
Aidan Brennan looks at the impact of the new changes to the fertiliser rules for 2024 and how farmers can work out their new allowance.
Ten tips to address a fodder shortage
With concerns over fodder reserves, Kieran Mailey outlines some options to help meet winter feed requirements on livestock farms.
Dairy markets steady as holidays start
The European market is quite as traders take a holiday, but talk of surplus milk powder in China is likely to have a knock-on effect.
Dairy Trends: GDT holds steady but powders drop
There is increased pressure on milk powders, as plenty of supply and low demand means prices are falling.
The Grass Week: second cut hits pits as growth lifts steadily
While growth has steadily increased over the last few weeks for many, there are some farmers still feeling the pinch.
As growth rises - so does 'the banner'
Maximising the good growth conditions that are currently there, should be a priority for all, writes Thomas Condon.
Building a good work/life balance in Ballyheigue
The O'Connor family are running a low-cost, grass-based farm, with plenty of time off for everyone.
Family partnership overlooking the Shannon estuary
The Culligan family are milking 50 cows through a new six unit double milking parlour which was installed last May.
Tullamore Farm: fodder budget complete as second cut settles in pits
With the second cut pit now settled, a fodder budget has been done on Tullamore Farm to assess fodder stock for the winter ahead.
Heat-detection collars facilitating 100% AI in Tullamore Farm
One of the key differences implemented on the farm this year, was the purchase of heat-detection collars for the suckler herd.
How to prepare for wholecrop harvest
Tullamore Farm prepares to harvest wholecrop at the start of August.
Kelsey Daly looks at what stage to cut it at, how to store the crop and the need to
test it for dry matter and protein.
Potatoes, maize and a lack of sunshine
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Kilkenny, and Meath, where the harvest has not kicked off just yet.
SPONSOREDTiming is paramount when it comes to autumn reseeding
Timing is critical when it comes to autumn reseeding. That’s what makes advance planning so essential.
SPONSOREDChallenging first six months of year for dairy
Margaret Butler, dairy ingredients manager, Bord Bia, examines the outlook for Irish dairy exports.
SPONSOREDFarming for Water EIP in the Castleisland catchment
Kerry Agribusiness is the first milk processor to implement the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership project. This ambitious project aims to support farmers to protect water quality.
SPONSOREDBridging skills gaps in agriculture: the role of micro-credentials
The agriculture and food sectors are rapidly transforming, driven by challenges and technological advancements.
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