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FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

Succession is on the agenda, as the next generation of young farmers take to the ring at the upcoming FBD National Dairy Show on 9 and 10 October.

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

FBD National Dairy Show to shine a light on farm succession

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Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

BREEDING & HEALTH 23 September 2026

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Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a celebration of all that is good about Irish dairy farming and dairy produce.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 September 2026

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

The important role women play in shaping the future of Irish agriculture was in the spotlight at this year's Sustainable Livestock Village at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

Meet the nominees of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Meet the nominees of the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a celebration of all that is good about Irish dairy farming and dairy produce.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 September 2026

Dairy farming with nature in Bandon

Dairy farming with nature in Bandon

The Kelleher family are representing Bandon Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 September 2026

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

The Kirby Family from Ballinascarthy are representing Barryroe Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 September 2026

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

The Kelly family from Donegal are representing Aurivo Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 10 September 2026

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

IHFA programme brings key dairy management into Focus for farmers

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus farm programme showcases some of Ireland’s most progressive pedigree dairy farmers.

PEDIGREE 10 September 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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