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A collection of the latest news, views and analysis from the farming desk on the topic of Dairy.

<p>President Donald Trump pictured during the event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)</p>

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Trump tariffs to put Irish dairy at "competitive disadvantage" in US

The newly announced tariffs come as part of the White House’s escalating trade actions to implement ‘reciprocal tariffs’ that match those imposed by other countries on US products.

<p>There was also evidence PRG/white clover swards emitted less nitrous oxide emissions.</p>

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Could two be better than many when it comes to sward species?

<p>A smooth transition to grass ensures that calves continue gaining weight efficiently, writes Laura O'Connell.</p>

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Preparing calves for grass: A guide to successful weaning

Close up of calves on animal farm eating hay.

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Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

tools for artificial insemination of cow.

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Feeding for breeding: A checklist to evaluate your herd

Black and white dairy cow grazing

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IFA warns milk prices paid to farmers are under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Karen Walsh, Law of the Land

mechanized milking equipment

Gamechanger tech to detect cows with mastitis from bulk tank samples

Genocells is a genomic technology developed in Belgium at the University of Liege

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Nitrogen Fertilizer

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every week on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

New book tells Denis Brosnan's remarkable journey with Kerry Co-op

New book tells Denis Brosnan's remarkable journey with Kerry Co-op

The book, featuring 259 photographs, paints a portrait of people from Kerry, Clare, Limerick and parts of Cork who contributed to the co-op’s success

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Samples in a laboratory of a dairy processing industry

Proportion of farmers who are milk recording on the rise

Farmers who adopt milk recording see improved economic performance and animal health.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Hazell Mullins: It's not just the calves that grow up - how calf-rearing has changed

Hazell Mullins: It's not just the calves that grow up - how calf-rearing has changed

Farm vet and Carrigaline dairy farmer Hazell Mullins had an interesting week as Philip Boucher Hayes came to visit the farm to discuss how calf rearing on the farm has evolved over the last two decades.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Women in Ag: Go out and seize all opportunities you can

Women in Ag: Go out and seize all opportunities you can

Irish Examiner farming reporter Zoe Geary speaks to inspirational Farming women in a two-part series ahead of the 2025 International Women’s Day.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Spreading fertilizer

'The pace of regulatory change is a major concern': IFA challenges new nitrates measures

'The constantly evolving regulatory and non-regulatory measures are adding significantly to the pressure on farms,' IFA environment chairman John Murphy said

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Genetic breakthrough helps farmers avoid costs of infertile cattle

Genetic breakthrough helps farmers avoid costs of infertile cattle

There are up to 1,500 estimated cases each year in Ireland of chromosomal abnormalities, causing fertility issues, premature death, and other health problems

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Cow bonding with her newborn calf

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Baby calves in a barn

Paula Hynes: Your health is you wealth, and it all starts with nutrition

Of course, feeding comes at a cost, but those costs are easily justified in performance on milk yield, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Electric fence on farm land at sunset.

How to make the most out of first-round grazing

If you are lucky enough to be out grazing, it is important to manage the swards carefully, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

CSO's new index on environmental impact of agriculture prompts backlash from dairy farmers

CSO's new index on environmental impact of agriculture prompts backlash from dairy farmers

ICMSA questions CSO’s focus on agriculture, claiming other high-emission sectors, such as transport, have received less scrutiny

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Fresh produce

Focus for 100: Grazing, minerals and getting the balance right

With up to 80% of all metabolic problems a dairy cow can experience occuring in the transition period, now is a crucial time to get the balance right on for cow nutrition, writes Alltech Ireland's Eddie Phelan.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Three Hereford Cows Grazing

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Grazing cow head eating blades of grass, black and white, a cows pink snout in a green grass pasture

Is it too early to put my stock out?

Managing grass on beef farms is often different to dairy herds as on beef farms, as cattle are generally either in or out, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

January milk prices confirmed by major suppliers

January milk prices confirmed by major suppliers

Dairygold, Tirlán, and the Carbery Group have revealed the month's prices

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

From hairdresser to dairy farmer: Katie Gleeson’s inspiring career shift

From hairdresser to dairy farmer: Katie Gleeson’s inspiring career shift

“It is about producing food, working with the land, and contributing to society in a meaningful way.”

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

New COO appointed at Lakeland Dairies

New COO appointed at Lakeland Dairies

Niall Gallagher has been announced as Lakeland Dairies' new chief operating officer (COO).

Tue, 18 Feb, 2025

Grazing Cows

Brian Reidy: When you're early grazing, don’t forget about the cow

First-round grass is typically lower in energy and protein, and farmers are reporting that even if they go to grass for a few hours, their herd continues to eat the same amount of feed as when they were full-time.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Holstein Dairy Cows

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Double Trouble - dealing with twin calvings

Double Trouble - dealing with twin calvings

Twins can be due to a negative energy balance during the time of breeding which can induce double ovulations, writes farm vet Hazell Mullins.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Aurivo CEO to stand down in 2026

Aurivo CEO to stand down in 2026

Aurivo chief executive Donal Tierney is to step down following the Co-op’s Annual General Meeting in May 2026, the co-operative announced this week.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Silage Food for Dairy Cows

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Baby calves in a barn

Spring calves – getting feeding and management right

Providing calves a suitable environment for them and rearing them with optimum performance take skill and precision, writes independent ruminant nutritonist Brian Reidy.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Large Water Tank

TAMS 3 Tranche 6 now open

Tranche dates have been confirmed for the latest round of the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) Tranche 6, which includes new enhanced grant aid for nutrient storage in 2025.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Brian Reidy

Brian Reidy

Herd Management

Farming Crossword

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PLAY THE WEEKLY FARMING CROSSWORD

The interactive version of the crossword that appears in Thursday’s Farming supplement. No cheating.

Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes

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