1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (589+ words) Confusion still exists among farmers surrounding recent changes to TB rules regarding animals over 36 months being sold live. As we understand it, beef-bred cows than come from herds tested within the last six months can be purchased by anyone or…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (541+ words) Grazing: the bad news on the grazing front is that the tricky weather is set to continue for another few days with further rainfall forecast over much of the country. Heavy land is very wet and not getting enough of…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago  (298+ words) Both Lakeland Dairies and Tirl'n have increased their base milk price for March, as the two co-ops" seasonality bonuses paid out earlier in the year have ended. Suppliers of Lakeland Dairies are to receive a base milk price of 34. 20c/l…...

14+ hour, 28+ min ago  (341+ words) Deflated dairy markets and the late spring have combined to hit dairy sales, with demand for calved heifers and young cows described as steady rather than sharp. Mart managers report plenty of buyers for dairy replacement animals, but there is…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (272+ words) Farm manager in Cork A progressive dairy farm located in Co Cork is looking to hire a full-time dairy farm manager for its 500-cow herd. The successful candidate will look after day-to-day management of the herd, grassland management, grazing planning…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (397+ words) "Furthermore, restricted movement on our road networks severely hampers the ability of veterinary practitioners to reach farms and respond to animal health emergencies. Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has said that the ongoing fuel price protests are placing the welfare of animals…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (420+ words) The first of a number of reports from an on-farm study to reduce nutrients in NI agriculture has highlighted the significant potential to reduce problem ammonia emissions by the processing of cattle slurry. Prepared by BH Estates in collaboration with…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (358+ words) The Ulster Farmers" Union (UFU) has warned DAERA that carbon auditing must not become another mandatory condition for farm support. If the department does proceed with a plan to link the Farm Sustainability Payment (FSP) with participation in a Carbon…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (355+ words) Calving is a dangerous job, and it is important that farmers aren't working when they are worn out." A majority of the dairy cows let out to grass over March were returned to sheds amid challenging spring grazing conditions, FRS…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (306+ words) Maintenance technicians at meat factory in Cavan There are three vacancies for maintenance technicians at a meat factory in Co Cavan. The ideal candidates will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical plant equipment to ensure smooth…...