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IFA calls on retailers to return an extra 7c/l to fresh milk farmers

The IFA liquid milk committee launched its roadmap for liquid milk production in Ireland on Tuesday at the Irish Farm Centre.

NEWS 3 November 2026

IFA calls on retailers to return an extra 7c/l to fresh milk farmers

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Next-generation dairy farmers – what are the priorities to be successful?

Next-generation dairy farmers – what are the priorities to be successful?

DAIRY DAY 3 November 2026

Dairy Day 2026: global trends can help shape our future

Dairy Day 2026: global trends can help shape our future

DAIRY DAY 3 November 2026

New member appointed to Ornua board

New member appointed to Ornua board

New member appointed to Ornua board

NEWS 2 November 2026

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms: drafting gates

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms: drafting gates

Top 10 labour-saving ideas for dairy farms: drafting gates

MANAGEMENT 2 November 2026

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Checking in on youngstock ahead of housing

Checking in on youngstock ahead of housing

With the scarcity of grass on many farms this summer, now is an important time to check heifer and calf weights before housing, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 2 November 2026

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua sells 55% of Ireland’s milk solids - CEO

Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide with an annual turnover of €3.5bn in 2025.

NEWS 31 October 2026

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

Higher farmer animal collection fees on cards to end knackeries dispute

The Department has proposed raising the limit farmers can be charged for fallen animal collection services in a bid to end its dispute with knackeries, which withdrew some services last Monday week.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Good basics driving dairy profitability in Kilkenny

Brendan Horan reports from the latest Tirlán FarmElevate farm walk held in Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny.

GRASS & FEEDING 28 October 2026

Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

Dairy Trends: little change to dairy commodity prices in Europe

EU prices are steady again this week, while milk production in the US continues to grow, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 28 October 2026

Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

Can Irish grain improve dairy and livestock sustainability?

It seems like common sense that feeding Irish grain would be the best thing to do for Irish agriculture, but research is what is needed to prove or not prove this.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

Teagasc dairy conference to tackle challenges facing farm finances and grass

The day will consist of two sessions and a series of workshops. Farmers wishing to attend are encouraged to book early.

NEWS 28 October 2026

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