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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 13 May 2026

Tributes paid to former Dairygold chair John O’Gorman

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Lakeland increases April milk price

Lakeland increases April milk price

NEWS 12 May 2026

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

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

NEWS 12 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

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

NEWS 11 May 2026

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

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

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

PODCAST 8 May 2026

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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 May 2026

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

EU law scuppers Dutch efforts to curb calf imports

Plans to stop the import of Irish calves to the Netherlands appear to have been halted as the regulations governing it are a European matter not a national one writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 6 May 2026

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

How these Kilkenny farmers improved water quality in their local waterbodies

These Kilkenny farmers moved water from poor status to good in just a few years, writes Teagasc’s Deirdre Glynn.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 6 May 2026

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI 'hugely frustrated ' with An Post's handling of BVD samples

AHI's CEO 'hugely frustrated' with An Post's handling of BVD samples and says engagement is ongoing to attempt to find a solution for next year.

NEWS 6 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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