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Dairy
Still no clarity on organic N rates for 2024
Aidan Brennan
The changes were supposed to take place before the end of the year but didn't and now the ministers dealing with it have moved on, writes Aidan Brennan.
23 January 2025 News
What can dairy farmers do in advance of Storm Éowyn?
As the country prepares for what is forecast to be one of the worst storms in many years, Aidan Brennan looks at what dairy farmers can do in advance of the disruption.
22 January 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT rises by 1.4% as Chinese activity increases
The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index is welcome news at a time when there is significant turmoil in global affairs.
Dairy Management: planning for a good grass year
Aidan Brennan says farmers need to plan their grass growth for the year by setting out fertiliser plans and managing soil fertility.
22 January 2025 Management
Dairy farmers need to ask the right questions about their business model
Farmers from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales listened to industry experts at the Positive Dairy conference in Cork last week. Jack Kennedy reports.
22 January 2025 News
Dairy Management: good week for slurry spreading
Aidan Brennan says that favourable weather and ground conditions mean it’s a good time to get slurry spread, when permitted to do so.
20 January 2025 Management
Take any precautions you can to limit stock walking on slippery yards
This week's Dairy Management looks at weather precautions, stock management and having a nitrogen plan.
8 January 2025 Management
Meet the finalists in the Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards
Declan Collins and Aidan Brennan profile three more farmers in the 2024 Sustainable Grassland Farmer of the Year awards.
8 January 2025 Grass & feeding
Dairy Trends: Rabobank predicting a good start to 2025
Aidan Brennan analyses the latest Rabobank quarterly report on the dairy sector, which suggests that 2025 will be a good year for the sector.
1 January 2025 Markets
Another lift in milk price for November supplies
All of the co-ops bar one increased milk price for November deliveries, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
1 January 2025 Markets
Dairy management: managing costs and planning fertiliser
Aidan Brennan looks at the things farmers should be looking at when working out costs of production and planning for 2025.
1 January 2025 Management
Parlour investment set to increase in 2025
Aidan Brennan says that higher milk prices and improved profitability in 2025 is likely to increase the level of investment by dairy farmers in equipment and facilities
1 January 2025 Dairy Equipment