2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (336+ words) The Irish Independent New Zealand dairy farmers are about to get a record multi-billion dollar, tax-free payout. They may need every cent of it. Around NZ$3. 9 billion ($2. 3 billion) will hit the bank accounts on Tuesday of those who supply Fonterra…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (105+ words) The Irish Independent Nathan brought out cakes and scones to protestors over the weekend PIC CREDIT: Snowflakes/Facebook A Clare bakery providing food to protestors on the motorway have said that farmers have been "devastated" by fuel prices for weeks....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (384+ words) With a herd of four pedigree Limousin cows, the Davis brothers from Co Longford have proved that quality counts, securing sales of up to "30, 000 for cattle that are attracting buyers from abroad and winning rosettes at shows nationwide. Martin Davis…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (593+ words) Putting off the cutting day will only reduce feed quality and quantity as it will take from the yield of a second cut Dairy farmers should not delay first-cut silage this year, according to Teagasc. It comes as the majority…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (299+ words) The Irish Independent There are some additional cattle currently on farm approaching slaughter age, and an increase in cull cow numbers is also expected as the year progresses Bord Bia is anticipating a "more stable cattle supply scenario" this year,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (282+ words) A new training facility at Hillbrook Hub in Hilbrook Lower, just outside the village of Coolboy in County Wicklow. Farm workers, relief milkers and dairy farmers can improve milking efficiency, herd health and milk quality through a Wicklow-based training course…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (267+ words) The Irish Independent As we reach the start of April, calving at Newford Demonstration Farm is drawing to a close, and it has been one of our most efficient seasons to date. We're nearly at the finish line with only…...

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (73+ words) The Irish Independent Fears milk and butter are being used as "loss leaders" by stores Price cuts will be welcomed by shoppers Cuts to milk and butter prices in a number of supermarket chains have been questioned by farmers. They…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago  (561+ words) A string of supermarket chains have dropped the price of their own-brand milk and butter ranges. Aldi is the latest to reduce its prices for the household staples, prompting hopes that more retailers will match the price reductions. Lidl Ireland…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (340+ words) The Irish Independent Hogget up 30c/kg to "8. 60+20c/kg QA with cull ewes rising 50c/kg to "5. 00/kg The good Lord himself performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee where he fed 5, 000 people…...