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fromIndependent
1 day ago
Agriculture

How automation has improved productivity and freed up time on this Meath dairy farm

Technology has revolutionized dairy farming at Meade Farm, simplifying management tasks.
#ireland
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Europe politics

10 years on from milk quotas: 'Dairy farmers now have middle-class incomes - but not middle-class working hours'

Ireland's dairy output surged from 4.9 billion to 8 billion liters, significantly benefiting farmers, though the journey has faced many challenges.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
UK news

Darragh McCullough: Why the shrinking national herd isn't the crisis some think it is

Ireland's livestock numbers have decreased dramatically, especially in dairy, highlighting a shift in farming practices rather than a simple decline.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Europe politics

10 years on from milk quotas: 'Dairy farmers now have middle-class incomes - but not middle-class working hours'

Ireland's dairy output surged from 4.9 billion to 8 billion liters, significantly benefiting farmers, though the journey has faced many challenges.
fromIndependent
2 days ago
UK news

Darragh McCullough: Why the shrinking national herd isn't the crisis some think it is

Ireland's livestock numbers have decreased dramatically, especially in dairy, highlighting a shift in farming practices rather than a simple decline.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago
Renovation

Why this Wexford couple switched from milking cows to selling replacement heifers

The McNivens successfully shifted their dairy business model to specialize in supplying heifers-in-milk, leading to profitability and market differentiation.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | How Greater Autonomy Can Benefit Children

Granting students autonomy promotes responsibility, accountability, and curiosity, leading to exceptional achievements, as demonstrated by the success of Parish Hill Creamery.
fromInsideHook
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

A Cheese Lover's Guide to Switzerland

Swiss cheese offers a rich culinary heritage that transcends common perceptions, best experienced through direct engagement with local dairy farmers.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Bird Flu Has Spread Out of Control after Mistakes by U.S. Government and Industry

Farmers have resorted to extreme measures to treat sick cows affected by the bird flu outbreak, reflecting a dire situation on dairy farms.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Writing

'I'm worried I won't be able to afford my maintenance payments to my ex. Can I get them reduced?'

Dairy farming is increasingly jeopardized by rising operational costs, prompting difficult decisions about herd size and income stability.
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