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Chinese trade fails to live up to expectations
Aidan Brennan
The effects of the pandemic and sluggish economic performance cast a long shadow over the Chinese economy and society.
11 September 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter prices hold while cheese and powder climbs
There was a return to stability in the butter market this week, while prices for most other commodity types increased, writes Aidan Brennan.
11 September 2024 Management
Dairy Management: last chance for chemical nitrogen
The closed period for spreading chemical nitrogen starts at the weekend, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan
Which Irish companies are exhibiting at UK Dairy Day?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the Irish companies exhibiting at the UK Dairy Day event being held at Telford International Centre on Wednesday.
11 September 2024 News
Dairy Management: no end in sight to soil moisture problems
With little or no rain in the forecast, farmers in severe soil moisture deficit regions are going to feel the feed pinch for longer.
9 September 2024 Management
Beef to Korea - a real opportunity
Aidan Brennan reports from Seoul, the capital of South Korea, where Irish beef has just secured access to the market.
7 September 2024 News
Rising demand for adult protein powder in China
There is a change in demand for Irish dairy exports to China, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
6 September 2024 News
Hopes build for offal exports to China
Ireland is seeking access for offal to join chilled beef in the Chinese market, writes Aidan Brennan in China.
5 September 2024 News
Dairy Trends: GDT holds while European prices rise
It was another upbeat week on the European dairy market, with prices for all key products rising, writes Aidan Brennan.
4 September 2024 Markets
Keeping the faith in crossbreeding
Reports from the LIC open day at the Breen farm in Emly, Co Tipperary.
4 September 2024 Breeding & health
Chinese milk production continues to ramp up
Aidan Brennan reports from China where large farms are being built by State-owned dairy companies.
4 September 2024 News
Dairy Management: lameness, scanning and whether to milk or cull empties
Wet and muddy roadways further soften hooves, heightening the risk of lameness.
4 September 2024 Management