Over 400 farmers gathered in Over 400 farmers gathered in Tipperary this week for the Teagasc's annual National Dairy Conference. The Teagasc National Dairy Conference 2025 took place on Wednesday 26 November in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel. The theme of this year’s conference was Pathways to Progress. This year has been positive for dairy farming, with strong prices for milk and livestock, and of course good weather and grass growth for the most part. However, the last couple of months have seen a significant downturn in milk prices which will impact dairy farms through the winter and into next spring. This sharpens the focus on the need for good technical performance and cost control. READ NEXT: New Institute Snooker Club Nenagh hosts inaugural 6-man intermediate captains cup Farmers who attended heard about the economic challenges facing the dairy industry, along with updates on new technologies that will cut costs and deliver more sustainable farming practices. READ NEXT: Tipperary hospitals would 'suffer' without almost 400 non-national staff CAMERA CLUB We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY
PICTURES: Over 400 farmers turn out for Teagasc Annual Dairy Conference in Tipperary
Dairy farmers had the chance to discuss the latest research, industry insights, and strategies for the upcoming year.
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Pictured at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference on 'Pathways to Progress' in Clonmel, Co Tipperary are dairy farmer John Gilvarry, Ardfinnan, Donal Mullane, Teagasc Tipperary Regional Manager, Dr Joe Patton, Teagasc Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer Department, dairy farmer Michael Dunphy, Ardfinnan and Dr Elodie Ruelle, Teagasc Moorepark. Picture O'Gorman Photography.
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Pictured at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference on 'Pathways to Progress' in Clonmel, Co Tipperary are Liam Hennessy, Teagasc Clonmel, Bill Carroll, Vice Chairman Tirlán, David Hally, Ardfinnan and Brendan Purcell, Ardfinnan. Picture O'Gorman Photography.
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A section of the crowd at the Teagasc National Dairy Conference on 'Pathways to Progress' in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. Picture O'Gorman Photography.
