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Dairygold & CETB launch new HGV driver training programme
Dairygold and Cork Education Training Board (CETB) have launched a new Professional HGV Driving Training Programme.
Read itDairygold Finalises Cereal Prices for 2018 Harvest
Dairygold has finalised its 2018 cereal prices following a harvest which has been completed two weeks earlier than normal. The prices for 2018 are the highest paid by Dairygold since 2012 and are over 40% higher than prior year, fully reflecting current market dynamics.
Read itDairygold – official Pink Partners of the Irish Cancer Society for the 4th year
Dairygold Co-Operative together with 7 other Irish companies have joined forces with the Irish Cancer Society as official ‘Pink Partners’ for 2018. Pink Partners are companies who have pledged to donate proceeds from their products and services in support of breast cancer patients and their families.
Read itDairygold’s Beef Expo 2018
Following its success and high attendance last year, Dairygold’s 2nd annual Beef Expo will take place in Corrin Event Centre, Fermoy on Wednesday 12th of September.
Read itDairygold to host fodder budgeting workshops across Munster
In response to the current grass shortages and potential for future fodder deficits, Dairygold will hold a series of fodder budgeting workshops over the coming weeks to help Members manage their feed over the coming weeks and months.
Read itDairygold Introduces Feed Rebate
Dairygold has introduced a new €10 per tonne rebate* on all purchases of Compound Ruminant Feeds, effective from Monday 23rd July to 30th of September.
Read itDairygold launches initiatives to support Members
Dairygold has launched a series of measures to proactively address the current and longer-term issues relating to the summer drought which has seen grass growth plummet to 30% of normal levels for this time of year.
Read itRural Ireland Turns Pink for 4th Year Running
Farmers are once again being encouraged to ‘Wrap It Pink’ this summer in support of the Irish Cancer Society. ‘Wrap it Pink’ is an innovative campaign launched by Dairygold Co-Op in 2015, which has raised almost €50,000 for vital cancer research and support services for those with cancer.
Read itHolstein Freisan Event Moneygurran Holstein Herd, Coppeen, Co. Cork
The Cork Holestin Friesian Club held a field evening on the farm of Seamus and James Crowley of the Moneygurran holstein herd Coppeen. Last year the herd delivered 600+ kg of milk solids per cow to Dairygold Co-op.
Read it40% Grant Now Available from SEAI for installing Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Technology to vacuum pumps and milk pumps on Dairy Farms
A VSD fitted to a vacuum pump can reduce energy consumption by up to 60%, resulting in significant overall farm savings. Last year over 50 farmers availed of the grant and 75% of the participants reported a reduction of at least 20% off the total cost of milking.
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