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Recall notice issued for raw milk made in Leitrim
Amy Forde
The company is recalling all batches of its Lovely Leitrim Farm Fresh Raw Milk due to concerns with hygiene controls during production.
10 May 2024 News
Lakeland Dairies holds milk price for April
Buyers remain cautious and the market has been a little more volatile over the past month as a result, Lakeland Dairies said.
9 May 2024 News
Calls for immediate action to retain nitrates derogation at Tirlán AGM
The importance of the nitrates derogation was made clear at the Tirlán AGM and a call was made for an urgent national action plan, to put the best case forward for the retention of the derogation.
Galway farmers win overall Aurivo milk quality award
Eight dairy farms were awarded by Aurivo for factors such as their dedication to animal welfare, sustainable farming practices and excellence in milk quality.
9 May 2024 l2
Continued support needed for dairy farmers - IFA
This year's milk volumes are down 6% on the first quarter of 2023 and with peak production reached now, the IFA is calling on milk processors to maximise prices paid for April milk.
9 May 2024 News
TB trends worsen on farms
The minister has amended comments aimed at farming organisation's engagement with TB controls through the disease's stakeholder forum.
8 May 2024 News
Does solar PV pay on your farm?
The Renewables Roadshow examined two real-life case studies of solar PV systems installed on a dairy farm and a drystock and tillage farm, writes Stephen Robb.
8 May 2024 Renewables
Forage and fertility in focus at UGS spring dairy meeting
The Beattie family gave an overview of their 180 cow herd when hosting the Ulster Grassland Society's spring dairy meeting last week. Kieran Mailey reports.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairy market recovery stalls - Rabobank
Increased domestic milk production in China will result in an 8% reduction in net dairy imports this year compared to 2023.
8 May 2024 News
McConalogue seeks coalition backing of derogation
Minister McConalogue will bring a memo to his Cabinet colleagues next week asking for a whole Government approach to securing the derogation beyond 2025.
8 May 2024 News
Bring forward climate and nature fund, says Tirlán CEO
The CEO of Tirlán called upon the government to increase investment in Teagasc, slurry storage and to bring forward the spend in the climate and nature fund.
8 May 2024 News
Young dairy farmers can travel to New Zealand with new FRS scheme
New Zealand Dairy Careers and FRS have announced a work exchange scheme for young dairy farmers.
8 May 2024 News