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Replacements ‘nowhere near sufficient’ to sustain dairy herd – IFA

It comes after the publication of the latest ICBF dairy stock statistics coinciding with the middle of peak breeding season.

NEWS 14 May 2025

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Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

Irish cattle herd set to hit lowest level in 10 years

NEWS 23 April 2025

Live exports accelerating the herd decline

Live exports accelerating the herd decline

NEWS 23 April 2025

Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March

Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March

Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March

NEWS 19 April 2025

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024

NEWS 16 April 2025

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CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

CAP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme opens to new applicants

The announcement follows on from the recent opening of the Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme and offers farmers an opportunity to draw down a support payment of up to €1,000 per herd.

NEWS 8 March 2025

In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

In pictures: insatiable demand as cows average over €3,050 in New Ross

The 130 freshly calved heifers and cows from the high-performing Battlestown herd generated interest from all corners of Ireland.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

Agri jobs: assistants needed at 260-cow dairy farm

There are employers seeking farm assistants in the dairy and pig sector across Munster and Leinster.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Ensuring sufficient water supplies this grazing season

Several factors feed in to the sizing of water troughs and a clean, fresh water supply is essential for all stock types.

BUILDINGS 8 March 2025

New Zealand trials bulk tank TB test with Enfer

New Zealand trials bulk tank TB test with Enfer

New Zealand is the first country to try to use bulk tank milk test in a national TB management programme.

NEWS 8 March 2025

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

Solar move for one of Ireland’s largest dairy farms confirmed

The Cork-based Browne family said they will now “rethink” the future of their farm with a view to leading the way in sustainability.

NEWS 8 March 2025

1,200-cow Scottish farm seeks manager

1,200-cow Scottish farm seeks manager

Take a look at some of the offerings in the agri-jobs world this weekend.

NEWS 8 March 2025

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Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

For Martin Colleran and his son Ryan, farming just outside Kilmaine, Co Mayo, their success is built on good land, healthy stock and smart decisions.

Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

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