Aisling Kiernan talks to four farmers about what they see as the main issues facing Irish dairy farming in the near future

Aisling Kiernan talks to four farmers about what they see as the main issues facing Irish dairy farming in the near future

Scientists based at Teagasc Moorepark are working on trials that aim to improve the beef quality in dairy calves. Stephen Cadogan reports

For the Common Agricultural Policy to work, its eco schemes must take on board the views of farmers, the ones best placed to judge their practicality, says the ICMSA 

Sustainable milk production is possible with a higher output per cow,  UCD’s Lyons Farm reports

Overwhelmingly positive reaction from dairy farmers to ICMSA's new Milk Price Tracker

Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, is optimistic about the future of Ireland's grass-fed dairy sector. He spoke to Aisling Kiernan

"We have to assume that we will protect dairy, the sector that earns Ireland the most," says the leader of the ICMSA

Mike Brady, agricultural consultant, predicts a bright future for Irish dairy, including an innovation response by researchers to emissions challenges. He talks to Aisling Kiernan

Stephen Cadogan on reasons why Ireland is the world's No2 dairy exporter to the US, second only to New Zealand

The Clonakilty farmers provide the cream for Five Farms, a small batch, farm-to-table Irish cream liqueur