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Upcycling: How to get wise, get sustainable and get sorted at home

From garden hacks to getting creative with waste and making an extra push to recycle more we can make changes that really add up

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Price and health benefits of food outweigh climate cares

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Just 9% of Irish consumers consider carbon footprint when buying food

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World Dairy Summit win for NDC HealthFest advice for teenagers

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Henry Shefflin and Noel McGrath highlight the importance of dairy in sports nutrition

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IFI Horrorthon 2016 sneak peek- Train to Busan and 31 and more

Teagasc news: Open day on national milk winners’ farm

How West Cork farmers Kieran, Catherine and Cathal O’Sullivan won the 2015 national NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Award will be revealed at their farm walk on the afternoon of Friday, 17th June 2016.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

‘Perfect’ plant washing routine, say judges

West Cork farmers Kieran and Catherine O’Sullivan have won Ireland’s top dairy prize at the National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2015

Dairy applauds top performers

Eight of the 13 farm families in contention for tomorrow’s prestigious Dairy Farmer of the Year award are from Munster and five of them are in Cork.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Leadership Awards for outstanding trio

Three outstanding Macra members have been presented with prestigious National Leadership Awards.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2015

Lining out for dairy health

GROWING up in the lovely Cooley Peninsula meant that school, sport, and farming were all entwined in the lives of two brothers who went on to become celebrated rugby players.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

European Commission backs 3-year cheese initiative

The European Commission is to support a three year co-funded information and promotion campaign for cheese and cheese culture.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2014

Abolition of milk quotas could create 15,000 extra jobs

The abolition of milk quotas in 2015 could be worth €1.3bn and 15,000 jobs to the economy, according to National Dairy Council chief executive Zoe Kavanagh.

Thu, 15 May, 2014

National Dairy Council highlights lack of calcium in teenagers’ diets

Many teenagers have insufficient calcium in their diet, the National Dairy Council said at yesterday’s launch of National Dairy Week, which runs until Friday.

Tue, 13 May, 2014

Young farmer event underlines teamwork

"The team you build around you will be critical to the success of your business."

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Fifty young farmers participate in ‘a workshop with a difference’

Fifty young farmers took part in a workshop with a difference at the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co Laois, yesterday.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Co-ops invited to nominate top dairy farmers for awards

Co-ops and dairies are being invited to select and nominate their top dairy farmers for the annual National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. The closing date for entries is the end of April.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2014

Kearney brothers capped by NDC

FARMERS and top rugby players have a lot in common — they are all dedicated, work hard, have high standards and set attainable targets.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2014

‘Sam Maguire of dairy’ on the line

THE 2013 All-Ireland football and hurling titles have been won, but 14 farmers are still in the hunt for the Sam Maguire of the dairy industry. Each one of them has been shortlisted for the prestigious National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Future has never been so bright for Ireland’s agri-food students

Daniel Hession examines the wealth of employment opportunities on offer with agri-related studies.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2013

SuperValu stresses its commitment to Irish milk

As National Dairy Week begins, SuperValu has announced it will sell €58m of National Dairy Council (NDC) certified milk this year.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

NDC three-year plan focuses on education, promotional activities

The National Dairy Council yesterday unveiled a three-year plan of educational and promotional activities to underpin the consumer image of Irish dairy produce.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

NDC three-year plan focuses on education, promotional activities

The National Dairy Council yesterday unveiled a three-year plan of educational and promotional activities to underpin the consumer image of Irish dairy produce.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

IFA urges consumers to buy milk with National Dairy Council’s mark

The IFA is urging consumers to buy only milk which carries the National Dairy Council’s NDC mark to protect local jobs.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2012

Dairy sector fears cheese TV advertising restriction

Moves to greatly limit advertising of cheese on Irish TV and radio have shocked the dairy industry.

Thu, 12 Apr, 2012

Dairy farmers of the year share recipe for success

DAIRY Farmers of the Year Michael and Thomas Enright from Ballynorth, Askeaton Co Limerick, started out in life with one pig, moving into dairy by adding one heifer at a time from sales of pigs.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

Exempt cheese from ad ban, dairy group urges

THE National Dairy Council has called for cheese to be exempt from a forthcoming advertising ban on foods which are seen as not healthy for young people.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2011

Kenny: Agri-sector remains a priority for Government

THE agri-sector will remain a clear priority for the Government, Taoiseach Enda Kenny pledged yesterday.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Speculation mounts as to who will chair ICMSA as Cahill moves to IDB

TIPPERARY dairy and beef farmer Jackie Cahill has already chaired his first meeting of the National Dairy Council, having been formally elected chairman earlier this week.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2011

NDC to target younger market by making push on social networks

ONLINE marketing via social networks will play a greater role in future National Dairy Council (NDC) efforts to promote the health benefits of milk to younger consumers.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2011

NDC to highlight milk’s twin health and weight-loss benefits

MILK can boost health in teenagers and promote weight loss as part of an adult diet — two messages high on the agenda for new National Dairy Council (NDC) chief executive Zoe Kavanagh.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2011

Kavanagh quits PepsiCo to become chief of National Dairy Council

THE National Dairy Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Zoe Kavanagh as its new chief executive.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2011