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Lakeland Dairies lifts September milk price
James Hanly
"The global dairy markets remain largely positive at present, having strengthened throughout quarter three," Lakeland Dairies has said.
Lakeland Dairies lifts September milk price
 
 
Ornua PPI up for September
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Ornua PPI up for September
The 15 October deadline looming for fertiliser closing stocks
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The 15 October deadline looming for fertiliser closing stocks
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Breakaway group secures 200m litres of Kerry milk pool
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Asia Pacific mission will cement reputation as ‘sustainable supplier’ – Hackett
VIDEOS
MANAGEMENT
Dairy management: grass supply under big pressure
Aidan Brennan
Dairy management: grass supply under big pressure
Grass growth rates are set to dip below normal over the coming days, as the weather turns cold, adding more pain to an already difficult grass growing year.
Dairy management: dealing with the aftermath of torrential rain
Aidan Brennan
Dairy management: dealing with the aftermath of torrential rain
Up to 65mm of rain fell in parts of Cork and Kerry over the weekend, leading to burst river banks and flooding, writes Aidan Brennan.
MARKETS
Dairy Trends: butter prices fall sharply this week
Aidan Brennan
Dairy Trends: butter prices fall sharply this week
Butter prices took the biggest hit on the European spot market this week as the market reacts to a change in sentiment writes Aidan Brennan.
BSE jinx hits Irish beef exports to China again
Phelim O'Neill
BSE jinx hits Irish beef exports to China again
For the third time in six years, Irish beef exports to China are suspended because of an atypical case of BSE.
GRASS & FEEDING
Ground conditions hold up - but average farm cover declining
Contributor
Ground conditions hold up - but average farm cover declining
While grazing conditions are okay for the most part, a lack of grass is a bigger headache to many, writes Thomas Condon.
A season of missed targets for grass
Aidan Brennan
A season of missed targets for grass
Remedial action is necessary to ensure that opening grass covers next spring are not compromised.
BREEDING & HEALTH
Farming on the banks of the Blackwater in north Cork
Aidan Brennan
Farming on the banks of the Blackwater in north Cork
North Cork Co-Op suppliers Denis and Brian O'Connell have adapted their farming techniques to protect water quality.
Top-class performance in the Kingdom
Aidan Brennan
Top-class performance in the Kingdom
The McCarthy family are achieving excellent performance while protecting and enhancing the farm's environmental credentials
FARM PROGRAMMES
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
Conor Kehoe
Planting in full flow while beans disappoint
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Derry, Meath, and Dublin as winter cereals are planted in good conditions.
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
Conor Kehoe
Spring beans harvest finally arrives
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Waterford and Down as the beans harvest continues and winter cereals are planted.
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Kelsey Daly
Creating water catchment ponds in Tipperary
Creating small sediment ponds is a cost-effective way to improve water quality on Barry Powell’s farm, Kelsey Daly reports.
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
Conor Kehoe
Quick turnaround as farmers prepare for planting
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Westmeath and Kilkenny, as the harvest wraps up and winter planting begins.
Reducing stress on man and beastSPONSORED
Reducing stress on man and beast
Justin Walsh runs a one-man operation and manages a herd of 95 beef cows and heifers at the foot of the Hill of Tara in Co Meath, along with his farming business, Justin also weighs cattle for ICBF.
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exportsSPONSORED
Potential in the east for Irish agri-food exports
Ahead of the upcoming trade mission, Bord Bia Asia, Africa and Middle East manager Ciaran Gallagher examines where Vietnam and Thailand fit into Irish agri-food exports.
Championing client-centric financial advice across IrelandSPONSORED
Championing client-centric financial advice across Ireland
FDC Financial Services is proud to be part of the overall FDC Group of companies.
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec DuoSPONSORED
Famous 'Sheep Shepherd' duo trusts Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products - Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The unique blend equips it to combat a range of sheep parasites.
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