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Magnier family invests in Rockwell Farm

Multi-million euro investment plans in place to grow the Rockwell Farm dairy herd to “upwards of 1,000 cows".

NEWS 23 April 2026

Magnier family invests in Rockwell Farm

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TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

NEWS 22 April 2026

What are North Cork and Carbery paying for milk?

What are North Cork and Carbery paying for milk?

NEWS 21 April 2026

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

Carbery lifts March base price

NEWS 20 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

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Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

Farm Tech Talk: fuel protests aftermath

This week, Stephen chats with the Farm Tech Talk team about the outcome of the fuel protests, and what it means for farmers.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

There were 104,000 animals drafted from controlled finishing units for the first three months of 2026, a reduction of 17% compared to the same period in 2025.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

Cow reduction scheme being offered in the Netherlands

A voluntary cow reduction scheme is being offered by the Dutch government this year, in a bid to reduce emissions produced by dairy farms, writes Daire Cregg

NEWS 15 April 2026

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

It was originally intended that milk suppliers would need to invest 5c/l in the co-op over the course of at least five years, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 15 April 2026

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

Levels of bovine TB were waning before the Department introduced new TB testing and movement rules, the latest figures show.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Cracking the code on the next generation

Cracking the code on the next generation

Aidan Brennan examines Kerry Dairy Ireland's new generational renewal programme which was launched on the Stack farm in Kerry last week

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tirlán and Lakeland up base milk prices for March

Tirlán and Lakeland up base milk prices for March

Tirlán and Lakeland both announced base milk price rises but ended seasonality top ups.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

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