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Suppliers move to leave North Cork Creameries

A large group of suppliers have sent in termination notices by email and by hand to the co-op headquarters in Kanturk, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 31 March 2026

Suppliers move to leave North Cork Creameries

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Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

NEWS 31 March 2026

Aurivo could cancel milk contracts if supplier was convicted of criminal offence

Aurivo could cancel milk contracts if supplier was convicted of criminal offence

NEWS 30 March 2026

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

What you need to know about new TB testing changes

NEWS 30 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

NEWS 29 March 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

Farm Tech Talk: contractor costs, beef trade, bluetongue and merger update

This week, Stephen is joined by Gary, Adam, Darren, and Aidan to discuss rising fuel prices, contractor charges, beef and lamb price contrasts, the new EU trade deal, co-op mergers.

NEWS 20 March 2026

Lakeland announces fixed milk price option

Lakeland announces fixed milk price option

The co-op has offered suppliers an opportunity to avail of a fixed milk price on a proportion of monthly supply over the coming months, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 20 March 2026

New research claims to back up TB trading controls

New research claims to back up TB trading controls

One in six herds that had been TB-free for less than a year saw a breakdown in the period assessed, while the equivalent was just one in 20 for herds a decade free of the disease.

NEWS 20 March 2026

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Urea v compound - do you know how to set your spreader accurately?

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott outline the importance of understanding characteristics of different fertilisers and adjusting the spreader to suit each one.

FARM MACHINERY 20 March 2026

Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

Dr Eva Gocsik, global strategist for animal proteins at Rabobank, shared her views on the major factors driving change in the dairy sector at Tuesday's Bord Bia dairy markets seminar.

NEWS 20 March 2026

Examining the costs of forage crops

Examining the costs of forage crops

Forage crops are expensive to grow, so it is important to know the costs and have a payment plan in place when growing for someone else.

CROPS 20 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

Farm Tech Talk: beef pressure, lamb trade and TB in New Zealand

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, Adam outlines pressure on beef finishers, Darren covers the early lamb trade, and Daire updates on grazing progress.

PODCAST 20 March 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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