Dairy

Lakeland Dairies boosts milk price for June supplies 

Lakeland Dairies, became the first processor to announce its milk price for June supplies increasing its price by 1c/L to 33c/L including VAT.

Analysis: Dairy sector is on the brink of a serious public relations battle 

Dairy farmers have a major problem, and most don't realise it yet.

TB woes continue in Wicklow with reactor rates way above national average 

TB rates in Wicklow continue to be well above national average, according to latest figures from the Department of Agriculture.

Why the recent heatwave has increased the risk of embryo loss in cows 

The weather in June brought the challenges of both a heatwave and some heavy rain.

The UK could face a butter and cream shortage this Christmas 

The UK could face a butter and cream shortage this Christmas, the boss of dairy group Arla warned this morning.

Commitment to the Pure Friesian sees Tipp man breed country's top home-bred cows 

GRAZING contentedly among the dairy herd on Michael Spillane’s farm in South Tipperary is one of the top Pure Friesian cows in the land.

Why contract rearing is a win-win situation for dairy and drystock farmers 

The rise of milk production with 370,000 extra cows on the ground over the past six years has spurred on dairy farmers to look at options to...

Farmers can now get grants for grass measuring equipment 

Funding for precision grass measuring equipment has recently been added to the list of items available for grant aid through Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Schemes (TAMS)  under the Young...

'The man in charge dictates grass production on farms not its location' 

"We are seeing very little variation in the location effect of grass production," Teagasc Grass Specialist Michael O'Donovan told dairy farmers at Moorepark 2017.

WATCH: This cow was dramatically airlifted to safety after falling into a water 

A cow flying through the air just isn’t something you see every day.

Milk production almost hits 1 billion litres in May 

Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 997.0m litres for May 2017, according to latest figures from the CSO.

Milk prospects positive despite butter 'bubble' 

Milk prices will remain strong through the second half of the year despite the sharp rise in supplies, Dairygold chief executive Jim Woulfe has predicted.

'There's more money in dairy farming than construction' 

Young people will earn more money from dairying across their working lives than they will from the construction sector.

France's Danone to sells US dairy business for €769m 

French food group Danone has agreed to sell its USdairy business Stonyfield to Lactalis for $875m (€769m), a move designed to address competition concerns stemming from its acquisition of US...

83% of dairy farmers now certified in Dairy Assurance Scheme 

Over 83pc of dairy farmers are now certified in the Sustainable Dairy Assurance scheme, according to latest figures provided by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed.

Glanbia plc completes sale of Dairy Ireland 

Glanbia has completed the sale of a 60pc interest in Glanbia Dairy Ireland to Glanbia co-op.

Five steps to summer fertiliser management 

Even where grass appears to be getting ahead on farms, it is essential to keep nitrogen spread after each grazing.

The hard scientific data proves that farmers need to keep faith in the ICBF 

I rang a neighbour last week looking for the loan of a machine. During the conversation he mentioned how annoyed he was with his latest Irish Cattle...

Getting to grips with parasite infections 

PARASITE infections are one of the main reasons for the lack of thrive in young cattle at grass.

Obituary: ICMSA stalwart Donal Murphy 

The death has been announced of the longest serving chief executive in the almost seven decades of the ICMSA with the passing of Donal Murphy, following a short illness.

The heat and humidity tested both man and beast alike 

The heat and especially the humidity of last week tested humans and animals alike. Well-maintained hedgerows have an important function this time of year to provide necessary shelter from the...

Environmental agency upholds complaints of smell at Dairygold plant 

Complaints about odour from the Dairygold Mallow plant have been upheld by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Dairy farm in the desert struggles amid 50 degree heat and fears feed will run out 

On a dairy farm in the desert outside Doha, hundreds of cows imported from the Netherlands are led into an air-conditioned hall to be milked...

EU skimmed milk powder tender move boosts dairy outlook 

Tender offers for Skimmed Milk Powder (SMP) have been accepted by the European Commission.

'Massive potential' for dairy expansion into the west 

Traditional tillage counties in the south-east and drystock areas across the midlands and west are forecast to be next in line for significant dairy expansion.

Department raises concerns about iodine levels in dairy feed 

The Department of Agriculture has written to animal feed manufactures regarding recommended maximum content of total Iodine levels in complete feed for ruminants for milk production.

Young Tyrone farmer refuses to let Brexit scupper his dreams of dairying in the Republic 

Ben Christie, an ambitious young farmer from Strabane, Co Tyrone, refuses to let Brexit scupper his dreams of dairying in the Republic.

Young farmer on the importance of getting a education before taking over farm 

Shane Fitzgerald is a young farmer on a mission and is half way through expanding the Holstein- Friesian herd on the 250 acre home farm to 200 cows by...

Danone looks to ride healthy food revolution wave 

Emmanuel Faber, CEO of Danone, wants the world's biggest yogurt maker to play a central role in the revolution sweeping the global food industry as it tries to respond to a consumer shift towards...

Strategic cutting required to maintain grass quality 

It's mid-season in the dairy calendar. Hopefully the first cut silage is now in and the bulls have either gone in with the cows to mop up after the AI period or are about to go in. Grass is trying its...

Wicklow man on spending 25 years building up one of the country's finest Holstein-Friesian herds 

Twenty five years ago, Victor Jackson first set eyes on the breed of dairy cows that would become the foundation of his livestock breeding ambitions.

Outsourcing of labour set to rise in dairy farms 

There will be an increase in the outsourcing of seasonal tasks on dairy farms, a Teagasc financial specialist has predicted.

Concern over free transport of milk lorries across border 

IFA officials based near the border are urging Sinn Féin to take up their Westminster seats in order to ease the impact of Brexit on farmers in the region.

Video: Behind the scenes on the farm that produces Ireland’s best milk 

Tom Power, his wife Moya, and his parents Jim and Brid from Ballymullala, Cappagh, Co. Waterford were awarded the top prize in the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

Dairy bosses seek state support on €500m cheddar trade 

The country's dairy giants are seeking Government supports as they explore post-Brexit options for cheddar exports.

Protecting the cheddar - Dairy bosses seek state support on €500m cheddar trade 

The country's dairy giants are seeking Government supports as they explore post-Brexit options for cheddar exports.

Dairygold announces May milk price 

Dairygold became the latest milk processor to increase the price for milk supplied in the month of May by one cent per litre.

Farm workers 'more productive' with tech aids 

Farmers must check the costs of all investments carefully but there are substantial labour savings to be gained by investing in technology, according to Teagasc's Tom Ryan.

Dairy farmer on choice between sourcing more labour or investing in infrastructure when expanding 

Many dairy farmers are turning to technology to ease their daily workload after seeing their hours in the milking parlour and calving sheds grow this...

Farmer says he can't understand why 'hobby farmers' should get equal payments 

Diarmuid Murray has just begun working on his uncle Seamus's 95 acre farm at Knockcroghery in Co Roscommon where is hoping to build up his own...

'Big surge in milking equipment demand this summer' say suppliers 

Milking machine suppliers are reporting big surges in demand this summer against crippling labour shortages in the dairy sector.

Plant-based foods cannot be described as 'milk' 

Plant-based foods cannot be sold using terms such as milk, butter and cheese, the European Court of Justice has ruled.

Analysis: Will pressure from shareholders spell the end of Kerry Co-op? 

What do Kerry Co-op share-holders really want?

Dairy farmers will feel 'short-changed' on single cent rise for May milk - ICMSA 

Milk suppliers will feel short-changed by the single cent price rise announced by both Glanbia and Lakelands this week, according to the...

Why 'soya milk' could be no longer a thing - EU court makes unprecedented ruling on plant-based products 

Purely plant-based products cannot, in principle, be marketed with designations such as ‘milk’,...

Poor grass management could hit milk producers where it hurts 

Strong growth rates have been recorded across the country over the past two weeks, with the Kerry Agribusiness monitor farms recording an average growth rate of 81kgs DM/Ha over this period.

Qatari businessman plans airlift of 4,000 cows to boost milk supply as blockade bites 

A Qatari businessman is planning to airlift 4,000 dairy cows to the country to tackle the acute shortage of fresh milk after several Gulf nations...

Glanbia and Lakeland announce May milk price as farm leaders call for 2c/l hike 

Glanbia will pay its milk suppliers 32 c/L (cpl) including VAT for May manufacturing milk supplies.

All you need to know about the iodine nutrition of lactating dairy cows 

Iodine (I) is an essential trace mineral for all animals and in Teagasc's latest update to dairy farmers it outlined its importance for lactating...

Farmers say non-dairy should not be described as 'milk' 

UK Farmers have raised concerns about soya and almond "milk" being described as milk because it does not come from a cow.