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Exciting Opportunity at Omagh Mart: Monthly Dairy Sale Unveils 5 High-Yielding Heifers
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Exciting Opportunity at Omagh Mart: Monthly Dairy Sale Unveils 5 High-Yielding Heifers
Omagh Mart is set to host its highly anticipated monthly dairy sale this Monday, May 22nd. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere, farmers and industry enthusiasts alike are eager to seize the opportunity to add value to their herds. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! With an impressive lineup of freshly calved heifers on offer, boasting a remarkable daily yield of…
Exceptional Dairy Sale at Waterford Ross Mart This Friday, 12th May: A Must-Attend Event for Dairy Farmers
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Exceptional Dairy Sale at Waterford Ross Mart This Friday, 12th May: A Must-Attend Event for Dairy Farmers
Waterford Ross Mart, a renowned livestock market in Ireland, is gearing up for an extraordinary dairy sale event this Friday, the 12th of May, starting promptly at 12 noon. This highly anticipated event promises to bring together dairy farmers, buyers, and enthusiasts from all over the region to witness and participate in a truly remarkable sale. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link…
Dairy Reduction Sale at Gortatlea Mart Offers Top-Class Dairy Cows on Wednesday, 10th May
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Dairy Reduction Sale at Gortatlea Mart Offers Top-Class Dairy Cows on Wednesday, 10th May
On Wednesday, 10th May, Gortatlea Mart will host an exciting dairy sale featuring a reduction of 15 top-class dairy cows. The sale is being organized by Sean Canty, a reputable seller from Scartglen, County Kerry. Dairy farmers and enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to acquire these high-quality, young cows from Canty’s Milk Recorded herd. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to…
Exceptional Livestock Sale today, 3rd May at Listowel Mart Showcases Pedigree Heifer Calves from the Gortinare Herd
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Exceptional Livestock Sale today, 3rd May at Listowel Mart to Showcase Pedigree Heifer Calves from the Gortinare Herd
Today, Wednesday, 3rd May, Listowel Mart in County Kerry is set to host an exceptional livestock sale featuring 10 pedigree registered FR Heifer Calves from the renowned Gortinare Herd. The auction will begin at 12.15 pm and is expected to attract potential buyers from across the country. Online bidding will be made possible via the LSL Auctions App, offering a convenient and accessible option for those who cannot attend in…
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ICSA meat industry price analysis a wake-up call
ICSA has based its recent call on the meat industry to negotiate viable prices with customers for winter finishers on results of an analysis they say is “a big wake-up call. We see dairy farmers getting well in excess of 50c/l for low-cost summer milk…” And they’re motivating for EUR 7.50/kg based on the assumption that ration is EUR 500/ton. “These figures are based on examining Teagasc models but also…
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Dairy farmers may be forced to reduce output warns UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has expressed concerns that dairy farmers’ expenses could be putting Northern Ireland’s milk supply at serious risk. Mervyn Gordon, UFU dairy chairman, has emphasized that additional costs farmers are currently carrying must be alleviated by both retailers and processors – so that farmers can “receive a fair return from the booming dairy market”. He warned that if the price of milk and dairy products in…
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20% Increase in Munster farmland prices 
There’s been an increase of up to 20% for quality farmland in Munster as land prices in the region reached up to €16,500/acre in 2021. This was revealed in the latest IPAV Farming Report released earlier this week. The increase in the price of property in the region has been mainly due to the vital role of dairy farmers.   According to FIPAV’s Tom Crosse, 2021 had seen the strongest…
Dairy farmers making significant reduction of emissions but cow population rises
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Dairy farmers making significant reduction of emissions but cow population rises
Significant mission efficiencies are being made by Ireland’s dairy farmers, with lower greenhouse gases generated, a new study has revealed. However the 2020 Sustainability report by Teagasc also warned that these efficiencies are being cancelled out by a rising dairy cow population. Dr Cathal Buckley, author of Teagasc’s Rural Economy and Development Programme said: “There is a sustainability paradox when results are examined by farm system.  “Dairy farms have a…
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Fitbit-like monitors help dairy farmers cut milk carbon footprint
UK dairy farms are using Fitbit-like collars to monitor cow health and trialling “poo power” to fuel milk tankers in attempts to reduce their environmental impact. Farmer-owned co-operative Arla, has published a report looking at the carbon footprint of milk using independently assessed data. The study outlines measures farmers can and are taking, such as precision slurry-spreading techniques, using manure for energy, reducing the amount of protein in cow diets…