National Dairy Conferences 2005
Winning in Changing Times
Wednesday, 16 November 2005, Waterford
Thursday, 17 November 2005, Cavan
The Irish Dairy Industry is now entering a pre-quota abolition period (2005-2014). Milk price supports will be gradually reduced during 2005, 2006 and 2007. In the face of falling milk prices and rising costs, dairy farmers are concerned about their future.
Farming has always been a changing and challenging workplace. It is no different now. Coping with change is challenging and may be difficult if we cannot see a way forward.
This year’s Dairy Conference will reassure dairy farmers that they have a future and can compete with the best farmers in the world. Speakers from ‘Team Ireland’, representing dairy farmers, industry, research and advisors will assess the various options available to farmers to grow and prosper.
It is recommended that family units (wives/partners/heirs) and discussion groups should attend together to facilitate further discussion of the issues subsequent to the conference. Greatest benefit will arise as a result of discussing the suggestions.
The 2005 National Dairy Conference Proceedings (1.6 MB PDF format) are available for download.
Papers
- Marketing of Dairy Products – some issues
Mike Magan, Vice-Chairman, Lakeland Dairies & John Malone, Former Secretary, Department of Agriculture - Irish Dairy Farming - Can we Compete?
Fiona Thorne/Billy Fingleton, Teagasc Economists - Maximising Milk Price – Producer (Part 1)
Tom O’Dwyer, Teagasc Kildalton - Maximising Milk Price – Producer (Part 2)
Jack Kennedy, Irish Farmers Journal - Getting There in the Face of Challenges
Brody Sweeney, Group Managing Director, O’Brien Sandwich Bars - Options for Dairy Farmers
Dr. Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Waterford - My Future Options in Farming
Philip Donoghue, Dairy Farmer, Co. Carlow - The 3500 kg Milk Solids Lifetime Target!
Dr. Arnold Harbers, CR Delta, Holland - Challenging Grassland Management Practices
Brendan Horan and Michael O’Donovan, Teagasc Researchers - Competitive Dairying – The Northern Ireland Experience
Ian McCluggage, Head of Dairy & Pigs, Greenmount College, Antrim - Options to Improve Profit
David Colbourne, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Cavan - The potential from breeding - a farmers perspective
Eamonn & Anne Fagan, Lough Ree House, Glasson, Athlone, Co Westmeath
