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News, views and analysis on the Dairy sector in 2021.

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Kieran Coughlan: Is dairy industry rationalisation on the cards as output drops?
Aoife Hearne: Can a child drink too much milk?
Aoife Hearne: Can a child drink too much milk?
While milk is a wholesome addition to any diet, it is critical we have variety in what we eat, and it’s no different for children. It is not unusual for children to be picky with the foods they eat at all ages, particularly up to the age of five

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Tirlán names Seán Molloy as its new chief executive
Tirlán names Seán Molloy as its new chief executive
Seán Molloy is currently the chief ingredients and agribusiness officer for Tirlán, and had been CEO of Glanbia Co-operative Society Ltd which ultimately became Tirlán

Fri, 19 Jan, 2024

Anja Murray: Losing our lakes is a poor exchange for short-term economic gain
Anja Murray: Losing our lakes is a poor exchange for short-term economic gain
We have health warnings against lake swimming in dozens of locations across Ireland because of contamination with harmful algal blooms and the presence of toxic blue-green algae in the water — all boosted by artificially elevated levels of nitrogen and phosphorous in the water

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

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Study of Ireland's historic consumption of dairy and cereals
THE remarkably low consumption of meat and more particularly fish in historical dietary patterns in Ireland have been outlined in a recently published article in Archaeology Ireland.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

China's ageing population is an opportunity for Irish dairy industry, says ambassador
China's ageing population is an opportunity for Irish dairy industry, says ambassador
The ambassador urged the dairy industry here to adapt to China’s changing market, writes Ciara Phelan

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

DENIS SCANNELL
Pharma in spotlight as Irish exports fall by €3bn at the half-year stage
A marked decline in medical and pharma exports from 2022 was also reflected in the sharp decline of exports destined for the US, down by 18% at the half-way stage

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Industry must make right call
Irish Examiner view: Industry must make right call
Grocery prices

Tue, 09 May, 2023

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Supermarkets announce cuts in butter prices
The move was first announced by Tesco on Wednesday, with the supermarket saying it will be pricing their 454g butter at €2.99, down from €3.39.

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Time to reconsider the entire model of intensive agriculture in Ireland
Time to reconsider the entire model of intensive agriculture in Ireland
Despite protests from farmers, the Dutch have proven that it is possible to produce twice as much food from half the resources – can we learn from the Dutch model?

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Explosion kills over 18,000 cows in Texas dairy farm disaster
Explosion kills over 18,000 cows in Texas dairy farm disaster
It is believed machinery in the facility may have ignited methane gas

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

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John Whelan: Dairy farms and baby formula producers face squeeze in the US and China
New standards being introduced next month are likely to further increase Chinese consumers’ trust in local brands

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023

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Stephen Cadogan: Why global milk production will start growing again
For the first time in 20 years, there have been five consecutive year-on-year quarterly declines in global milk production.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

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What dairy farmers can learn from Ireland's shopkeepers
Dairy farmers can offer a greater range of flexible working hours for their employees.

Wed, 24 Aug, 2022

Emissions and sustainability at heart of Agricultural Science Leaving Cert paper
Emissions and sustainability at heart of Agricultural Science Leaving Cert paper
'Smart Cow' features in exam on modern farming innovation

Mon, 20 Jun, 2022

Cow Eating Green Grass on a Meadow
Brian Reidy: Put the cow first when managing grass
There may need to be some significant adjustments made to grazing plans if the heavy rain continues.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022

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Farm finance: A tough week on the farm puts Kieran's accounting duties on hold
Any farmer worth their salt will do all things to preserve and protect the lives of the animals under their care, even if it is uneconomic to do so, Examiner Farming columnist Kieran Coughlan writes

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

European dairy farmers brace for difficult 2022
European dairy farmers brace for difficult 2022
Danish, German, French, Portuguese, and Irish milk producers have been telling the European Milk Board about their worries

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Baby gets bottle feeding
Reckitt seeks to sell off its infant formula business         
British consumer goods company's shares are boosted by its review of its baby formula unit — but it may be a 'hard sell'

Mon, 07 Feb, 2022

Cow Eating Green Grass on a Meadow
Are you ready for grazing 2022?
Are you ready for turnout? Or have you even got stock out at this stage?

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

Next-generation ear tags to include LED identifiers
Next-generation ear tags to include LED identifiers
A new generation of eartags launched commercially in Ireland will include an LED indicator to help stockmen identify cows requiring attention.

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

Dairy Farmer
Dairy income to fall 16% in 2022
At the farm level, feed, fertiliser and fuel prices have all been on the increase in 2021. Fertiliser costs are expected to be the biggest worry for farmers in 2022.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Glanbia Co-op shareholders seek delay to key vote on €307m deal
Glanbia Co-op shareholders seek delay to key vote on €307m deal
The co-op vote on the deal will mark a huge resetting of the dairy industry in Ireland.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

North's largest milk buyer to move to solids-based payment structure
North's largest milk buyer to move to solids-based payment structure
The largest buyer of Northern milk, Lakeland Dairies, has taken its first step in introducing a solids-based payment structure, similar to that used in the Republic of Ireland.

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021

Silo monitoring app wins top award at National Dairy show
Silo monitoring app wins top award at National Dairy show
It has a number of benefits, including health and safety, as the need to climb silos to inspect levels is eliminated

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Farmers in the South West are best prepared with fodder supplies
Farmers in the South West are best prepared with fodder supplies
Dairy farms in other regions seem to have improved feed reserves, and drystock farms in all regions have reported strong feed surpluses.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

Irish dairy's elevated position across range of global metrics
Irish dairy's elevated position across range of global metrics
Stephen Cadogan on reasons why Ireland is the world's No2 dairy exporter to the US, second only to New Zealand

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

Injection of manure in a pasture
How Dairygold plans to reach the 2030 carbon footprint target
Co-op's plan for 40% less carbon emissions from farms

Fri, 21 Aug, 2020

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