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Kerry Dairy Ireland announces its new name

The new name for Kerry Dairy Ireland reflects the two sides of the business – its people and the island of Ireland, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 18 May 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland announces its new name

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Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live from Balmoral Show 2026

PODCAST 15 May 2026

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

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

NEWS 15 May 2026

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

NEWS 13 May 2026

Lakeland increases April milk price

Lakeland increases April milk price

Lakeland increases April milk price

NEWS 12 May 2026

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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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 May 2026

MDPO seeks to negotiate on new Kerry contracts

MDPO seeks to negotiate on new Kerry contracts

Martin Crowe, a Kerry Co-op board member, said the board went through contracts a couple of times at board level.

NEWS 7 May 2026

‘Jobs for life’ concern raised with 25-year-plus tenures of liquid milk agency

‘Jobs for life’ concern raised with 25-year-plus tenures of liquid milk agency

Offaly TD Carol Nolan has called for "greater rotation and renewal" in the appointment of board members to the NMA.

NEWS 7 May 2026

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI is reluctant to put a target date on BVD eradication despite a 44% drop in the number of BVD calves this year compared with 2025.

NEWS 7 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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