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Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

The Netherlands has warned four Irish calf exporters they must abide by the Dutch interpretation of calf transport rules or they face will face fines.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

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UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

NEWS 11 September 2026

Listen: how Glanbia directors found themselves at the White House on 9/11

Listen: how Glanbia directors found themselves at the White House on 9/11

NEWS 10 September 2026

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers reminded to record slurry movements to outblocks

NEWS 10 September 2026

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Watch: GROdairy programme host farmer says patience is key for end goal

Watch: GROdairy programme host farmer says patience is key for end goal

GROdairy is a programme aimed at supporting generation renewal. The launch included a farm walk on the farm of Kieran Kennedy, one of the nine demo farms. Daire Cregg reports.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Dairy farmer survey puts ideal cow weight at 580kg

Dairy farmer survey puts ideal cow weight at 580kg

An in-person survey of almost 1,200 dairy farmers suggests many may wish to up mature cow weights in their herds.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Over 900 new opportunities could open on Irish dairy farms

Over 900 new opportunities could open on Irish dairy farms

Collaborative farming could create opportunities for both those "stepping up and stepping back", with new Teagasc research identifying opportunities for over 900 new arrangements on dairy farms.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Slight rise in Ornua PPI for August

Slight rise in Ornua PPI for August

Ornua’s estimate of member co-ops' processing costs was 10c/l in August.

NEWS 4 September 2026

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

New case of bluetongue confirmed in Wexford

The animal showed no clinical symptoms and was not vaccinated. It is the first case of the disease in Ireland this year.

NEWS 4 September 2026

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

Kinisla and Teagasc launch ‘Innovating for Success’ joint dairy programme

The programme was launched at Teagasc Moorepark and will support Kinisla milk suppliers through the next phase of dairy development.

NEWS 4 September 2026

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

Milk intake in July was down on 2025 levels, as were fat and protein content.

NEWS 4 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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