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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
08-05-2023 | 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
13-03-2023 | 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

The Irish cooperative predicts a further increase of the milk production across its suppliers. Photo: Hans Prinsen
04-05-2021 | News

Dairygold looking for higher margin opportunities

Photo: Henk Riswick
20-01-2021 | News

New research to tackle mastitis and reduce AMR

The cows are mostly New Zealand Friesian breed. Photo: Chris McCullough
22-07-2020 | Article

Farm report: Herd expansion not always the answer for profits