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Cows going to fresh pasture on a farm in Ireland. Photo: Misset
17-02 | News

A year of 2 halves for Irish milk production

In response to lower production figures, dairy cooperatives have increased milk prices. Photo: Canva
03-10-2024 | News

Irish dairy farmers can expect a higher income

“Consuming enough calcium and vitamin D during the teenage years is critical in helping our bodies to build strong bones for life,” said Dr Breige McNulty from University College Dublin. Photo: Canva
24-07-2024 | News

Irish teens consume too little dairy

When fully established, Greengate Biogas will produce nearly 1.8 TWh per year of biomethane across multiple projects, representing approximately 3.5% of Ireland’s current natural gas demand. Photo: Canva
27-06-2024 | News

Over 2,000 Irish livestock farmers needed for biogas plants

Dairy farmers need a strong signal from their milk processor that they understand the pressures on them. Photo: Canva
17-06-2024 | News

Irish farmers demand higher milk price

. Dairy farmers are having a dreadful time with the desperate weather conditions. Photo: Canva
19-04-2024 | Article

Persistent rain a major concern for dairy farmers in Ireland

Irish dairy companies but also their farmers/members should start to worry, the president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association ICSMA Denis Drennan said earlier. He explained that the steep fall in production figures for 2023 was down to a number of factors. Photo: Canva
30-01-2024 | News

Irish milk production is in sharp decline

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
14-09-2023 | 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
11-05-2023 | 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
09-05-2023 | Article

How a Northern Ireland dairy farm became more sustainable