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Dairy farmers are furious and have blamed the government for putting the future of Ireland’s multi-billion euro dairy industry in jeopardy. Photo: Henk Riswick

14-09 | News

Irish dairy farmers angered by imposed nitrates derogation cuts

Ed Wright, head of sustainability at Dale Farm: “We want to lead the dairy sector on sustainability. We constantly assess our processes to see where we can improve, and step by step we are improving packaging sustainability across our product range." Photo: Dale Farm

11-05 | News

Switching to clear milk caps to increase sustainability

The Clandeboye herd has enjoyed success around local shows winning with both Jersey and Holstein cows. Photo: Chris McCullough

09-05 | Article

How a Northern Ireland dairy farm became more sustainable

There are over 316,000 dairy cows in Northern Ireland on around 2,700 dairy farms producing over 2.5 billion litres of milk per year. Photo: Canva

08-05 | News

Over £55 million in new sales for Northern Ireland dairy

The farm set-up is fully linked to grazing. Around the buildings there are 145 hectares of grazing land. Photo: Henk Riswick

13-03 | Article

Shrink or expand – it’s all about the return on Irish dairy farm

Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said food security was extremely important over the next few weeks and months. “I think one of the most economical things that any farm can do is consider planting some grain this year and they should look at that and consider their options,” he said. Photo: Canva

15-03-2022 | News

Irish dairy farmers told to grow crops due to Russian invasion

Gareth Baird from Carnrassie Farm with the glass bottled milk. Photo: Chris McCullough

17-09-2021 | Article

Northern Ireland: Revival of doorstep milk deliveries

Well-managed, high-quality grass is beneficial to the animal, the sward, the environment and the farmer. - Photo: Picasa

25-08-2021 | Article

Ensuring repeat grass growth is essential

Empty cows going into the winter period can cost a lot of money therefore they need to be identified as early as possible. Photo: Chris McCullough

08-06-2021 | Article

Scan cows regularly in autumn calving herds

Water samples were taken in Ireland and Sweden to assess the phosphorus levels. Photo: Chris McCullough

19-05-2021 | News

Research: A look at ag phosphorus and water quality