Dairy
8600gns achieved at the Promise of Protein Sale
The pedigree holstein sale last week at Carnaross Mart, Co. Meath, known as the ‘Promise of Protein Sale’, had consignments...
Dairy
CAP / Schemes
Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme budget 'in line' with eligible calves
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has said that the current budget for the Dairy Beef...
Beef
Vets face pressure to prescribe antimicrobials 'more responsibly'
Research has shown that vets maintain that anything that could speed up diagnosis would be a huge advantage on farms....
Dairy
'Farming for the Future' farm walk highlights farmers' concerns
Agriland attended the ‘Farming for the Future’ open farm walk and panel discussion, which highlighted the measures that can be...
Dairy
Breeding season: Wrapping up as early as possible
As we enter into the latter stages of the breeding season for spring calving herds, it is vitally important to...
N.Ireland
Agriculture cited by former NFU president as low priority for politicians
The lack of recognition for agriculture on the part of political parties in the UK has been highlighted by a...
Dairy
Carrickshock Herd shines at the Pure Friesian Open Day
Pat and Claire Cleary welcomed everyone to their farm for the pure friesian open day, 2024, in Co. Kilkenny, where...
Dairy
USDA to provide financial assistance to farmers for milk loss due to bird flu
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications on Monday, July 1, to provide financial assistance to eligible...
Beef
TB: Over 4,800 herds bought in cattle in previous two years prior to restriction
Of the 5,242 herds restricted for bovine tuberculosis (TB) up to June, 4,800 of these herds had bought in cattle...
Dairy
Static grass growth becoming a new norm
Due to the poor grass growing conditions throughout the month of June, grass has failed to reach decent levels to...
Dairy
What does the future hold for Donegal Creameries and Aurivo?
Earlier this week, Agriland was invited to Donegal Creameries to celebrate its 125th year in operation. The plant in Killygordon,...
Beef
Research: 'Difficult decisions' on 'whether to prioritise milk or beef output'
New research has determined there are “difficult decisions to be made on whether to prioritise milk or beef output” in...
Dairy
Early concerns raised over 2024 silage stocks
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Munster Regional chair Conor O’Leary has raised concerns about the amount of silage which may...
Dairy
'Lack of information' for vets at callouts a 'barrier' to diagnosis
Issues with timing and testing, knowledge and experience, and veterinarian availability all affect the ability of farmers and vets to...
Agri-Business
Cork's Dairy Concepts secures international contract with M&S
Dairy Concepts, headquartered at Moorepark dairy research and development campus in Fermoy, Co. Cork, has clinched a significant international contract...
Dairy
DAFM chief inspector talks fertiliser database and derogation
Industry sources have indicated that some farmers are buying fertiliser from Northern Ireland in order to avoid having their fertiliser...
Dairy
Aurivo celebrates 125th anniversary of Donegal Creameries plant
Aurivo Consumer Foods is today (Tuesday, June 25) celebrating 125 years of one of Ireland’s largest volume liquid milk plants,...
Agri-Business
Bank of Ireland teams up with Cork co-ops for new farmer loan
Bank of Ireland has launched a new partnership with Bandon, Drinagh and Lisavaird Co-ops to offer the Enviroflex loan package...