Recent Press Releases

Dairylink Ireland - Kevin McGrade farm grass update

30th June 2016

Dairylink programme participant Kevin McGrade outlines his approach to grass management.

Dairylink: Heifer rearing costs are going through the roof

23rd June 2016

Conail Keown explores the cost of rearing heifers on one of the Dairylink farms in Tyrone.

Dairylink: Managing grass on farm on Dairylink farms yields results already

16th June 2016

With growth rates tapering off from a season high quality is back in order on Dairylink farms.

Waitrose Launches Omega 3 Enriched Chicken

14th June 2016

Waitrose has today announced that it will introduce the UK's first chicken that is a source of omega 3 - a groundbreaking move for a British supermarket.

Devenish developing pig industry in Hoima district

9th June 2016

Devenish Nutrition Ltd, a global firm has set up a model pig farm and feed mill in Hoima. Devenish, which provides cutting edge nutritional solutions for livestock in 30 countries worldwide, believes it can contribute significantly to the transformation of the pig industry in Uganda.

Dairylink: Breeding strategies for delivering profit

9th June 2016

Cow type was a key focus of a recent visit by the Dairylink participant farmers to two farms in Co Down. Aidan Brennan reports.

Dairylink: Cash management critical as milk price falls

2nd June 2016

Can the contractor be paid this month as well as the fertiliser bill? Is paying by instalments an option? Can you negotiate a discount for early payment or payment at the gate? From a financial perspective, monthly cashflow must be the number one priority for dairy farmers.