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Department TB proposals shock farmers

The sheer number of proposals tightening controls on farms where significant or repeated TB breakdowns occur angered farmers at an ICMSA TB meeting in Gorey.

NEWS 23 April 2025

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The late Pope Francis and his open farm

The late Pope Francis and his open farm

DEALER 23 April 2025

Should we worry about cattle numbers?

Should we worry about cattle numbers?

DEALER 23 April 2025

‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut

‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut

‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut

NEWS 21 April 2025

Camera at the Mart: demand drives all prices in Kanturk

Camera at the Mart: demand drives all prices in Kanturk

Camera at the Mart: demand drives all prices in Kanturk

MARKETS 16 April 2025

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Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

A steep reduction in the number of dairy heifer calves and first calving heifers has been recorded.

NEWS 19 March 2025

IFA slams 'shambolic' TB Forum proposals

IFA slams 'shambolic' TB Forum proposals

Some of the measures put forward in an attempt to curb the spread of the disease propose a clampdown on cow sales from high-risk herds, increased blood testing and reduced compensation.

NEWS 19 March 2025

What will the next 10 years bring for the dairy sector?

What will the next 10 years bring for the dairy sector?

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to the next 10 years without milk quotas, and thinks the sector has a bright future.

NEWS 19 March 2025

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

AFBI study examines low-protein dairy diets

A new study conducted at AFBI Hillsborough has assessed various levels of crude protein in dairy cow diets.

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 March 2025

Dairy management: watch out for sick dairy cows as temperatures fluctuate

Dairy management: watch out for sick dairy cows as temperatures fluctuate

Variable weather with changing air temperatures is likely to be causing increased dairy cow health issues, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 19 March 2025

Dairy farmers can now find out their nitrates band for 2025

Dairy farmers can now find out their nitrates band for 2025

The closing date for dairy banding submissions is 15 May 2025.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Annual maintenance required on farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at some areas that farmers may need to draw attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.

BUILDINGS 19 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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