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New dairy editor at the Irish Farmers Journal

The Irish Farmers Journal is bolstering its editorial team, with the appointment of Dr Brendan Horan as dairy editor.

NEWS 20 May 2026

New dairy editor at the Irish Farmers Journal

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Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

Dairy Management: midges that transfer bluetongue are active

NEWS 20 May 2026

ArraTipp and Dairygold set April milk prices

ArraTipp and Dairygold set April milk prices

NEWS 19 May 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland announces its new name

Kerry Dairy Ireland announces its new name

Kerry Dairy Ireland announces its new name

NEWS 18 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

PODCAST 15 May 2026

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Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that he believes TB eradication is possible and is something that can be delivered.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

The Tipperary man, who farmed in Clogheen, was a well-known and highly respected chair of Dairygold who held the role of chair for five years from 2018 to 2022.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Lakeland increases April milk price

Lakeland increases April milk price

Lakeland Dairies is the first co-op to set a price for April supplies of milk.

NEWS 8 May 2026

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

U-turn on 2027 requirement to roof uncovered outdoor slurry storage

Farmers are no longer obliged to cover existing roofless slurry storage tanks by the end of 2027, as had been previously signalled by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 8 May 2026

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

2027 EU water quality targets to be missed by all countries - Department

A senior Department inspector has warned that Ireland missing its water quality targets could be more significant than other EU countries against the nitrates derogation backdrop.

NEWS 8 May 2026

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

Farm Tech Talk: forward buying fertiliser, fuel supports and dairy updates

The team discuss the alarm bells sounded by fertiliser suppliers, the details of the new Fuel Support Scheme, beef prices and the winners and losers in the milk league.

PODCAST 8 May 2026

New chair of Tirlán elected

New chair of Tirlán elected

John Murphy, who has held the position of chair since 2020, was unsuccessful in his re-election bid on Friday.

NEWS 8 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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