Dairy
The annual Irish Grassland Association (IGA) Dairy social night and conference is set to go ahead on Tuesday, January 7 and Wednesday,..
According to Teagasc, total production costs are up by 56% since 2015 with feed costs up by 100% which has made things difficult for farmers.
Net profit per hectare on spring-calving dairy farms increased by approximately €150/ha in 2019, when compared to 2018 figures.
Drying off can be one of the most critical times of year when it comes to reducing on-farm somatic cell count (SCC).
There is massive variation in the profitability levels of the top and average Irish dairy farms, Dairy Consultant Matt Ryan has said.
