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Dairy
Dairy Management: pica and low milk urea nitrogen
Aidan Brennan
The prolonged dry spell is beginning to impact on grass growth with other issues emerging also, writes Aidan Brennan.
14 May 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: skim milk powder finally moves upwards
There was a €75/t increase in skim milk powder this week and more price rises are expected based on the futures market, writes Aidan Brennan.
14 May 2025 Management
Dairy management: preparing for grass deficit and breeding more heifers
Aidan Brennan says farmers should take it one week at a time when it comes to managing grass as soil moisture deficits grow.
Bluetongue disease: what it is and how does it spread?
Aidan Brennan takes a look at bluetongue disease and some of the implications of the disease coming into Ireland.
14 May 2025 Breeding & health
Dairy Management: take grassland control one week at a time
Current growth rates remain good, writes Aidan Brennan, who says that farmers should manage grass based on current conditions and not to build covers expecting a drought.
12 May 2025 Management
How much ration to feed this summer?
Aidan Brennan looks at the economics of feeding meal to dairy cows this summer and explains why good grassland management is key.
7 May 2025 Grass & feeding
Dairy management: too much meal will reduce grass quality
Aidan Brennan argues that feeding too much meal now will reduce grass quality in subsequent rotations.
7 May 2025 Management
Dairy Trends: big bounce of 4.6% at GDT auction
There was an increase in prices across the board at the GDT auction this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
7 May 2025 Markets
Dairy management: top tips for summer grassland management
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the tips for good grassland management this May.
5 May 2025 Management
Tirlán predicts 10% rise in milk price
The CEO of Tirlán, the largest milk processor in the country is predicting farm gate milk prices to be 10% higher in 2025 than they were in 2024.
30 April 2025 News
Dairy Trends: butter prices remain stable despite spring flush
Butter prices are holding firm in the European market, despite increases in milk supply, writes Aidan Brennan.
30 April 2025 Markets
Dairy management: Nitrogen rates, phosphorus deficiency and butterfat drop
High grass growth rates aren’t a reason to reduce fertiliser spreading rates, writes Aidan Brennan.
30 April 2025 Management