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How organic dairying is working for this Clare farmer
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (1056+ words) The Hennessy family of Cappamore, Bearfield, Co. Clare, are milking 86 cows on a a fully organic dairy system. Eoin, Traci, and Joe made the decision to convert to organic back in 2022, and gained their full organic symbol in January of…...
The benefits of a pre-harvest field walk
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (641+ words) A pre-harvest field walk can help identify a number of factors, which can be used to boost future crop management standards. This is according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins. He explained: "Many people say that the combine is the…...
Dairygold's UK cheese business faces sale and closure
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (361+ words) Dairygold today (Thursday, July 9) confirmed plans to restructure its UK cheese business, launching a sale process for its Leeds operation and a closure consultation on its Crewe facility. Dairygold's UK business currently includes a soft cheese facility in Leeds and…...
Mart report: 'Well-fleshed' lambs hit "4. 67/kg in Tullow
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (306+ words) Tullow Mart held its weekly sheep sale on Tuesday (July 7), where 1, 600 sheep went through the ring, with farmer confidence evident despite smaller numbers from previous week. In a report issued after the sale, the trade was described as "noticeably better…...
Why retain soil nutrient reserves?
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (483+ words) The Potash Development Association (PDA) is emphasising the importance of maintaining soil nutrient reserves - particularly phosphate (P) and potash (K). Crops take up very different amounts of P and K during growth, but they all need a readily available supply in the…...
Chinese pork production continues to increase as imports fall - report
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (607+ words) Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). China is the largest pork producing country globally and produces nearly half of the global…...
Summer study tour for ABP Angus Youth Challenge finalists
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (523+ words) The four finalist teams in this year's ABP Angus Youth Challenge have just completed their summer study tour. The teenagers, who are all in Year 11, are representing Blessed Trinity College, Belfast; Ballymena Academy; St. Patrick's College, Dungannon and St. Patrick's…...
'Coherent policies' must follow EU Livestock Strategy - Eucolait
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (377+ words) Eucolait has called for the new EU Livestock Strategy to be implemented in a way that strengthens competitiveness and trade. The European Dairy Trade Association welcomed the strategy, unveiled by European Commission yesterday (Tuesday, July 7). Eucolait desribed the strategy as…...
One leaky trough 'can add up to "200 per week' to farm's bill - NI Water
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (361+ words) NI Water has urged farmers to ensure that they are using water efficiently this summer as livestock spend more time outdoors, with a single drinking trough leak potentially adding up to "200 per week to a farm's bill. Paul Bryce, who…...
Mart report: Cattle prices rise by up to "100/head this week in Carnew
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (390+ words) Carnew Mart held its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday (July 4), where it saw a large increase in activity with 800 cattle and a very strong clearance rate. Speaking to Agriland after the sale, Carnew Mart's Eugene Clune described the trade…...