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Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

The Dairygold cheese business in the UK is based at Crewe and Leeds, and is included in the cost-cutting measures at the co-op.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

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Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

Three vaccines permitted for BTV 3

NEWS 28 January 2026

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

Second cow tests positive for bluetongue on Wexford farm

NEWS 27 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

NEWS 26 January 2026

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

Results awaited of further bluetongue tests around outbreak farm

NEWS 26 January 2026

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What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

The proposals remain in the legislative negotiating phase and could come to the fore in the second half of 2026 during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

CALVES 16 January 2026

Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 16 January 2026

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

Another case of bluetongue virus detected in Northern Ireland

The case at a premises near Portavogie, Co Down, does not require an extension to the temporary control zone currently in place.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia, sheep prices and pre-calving check list

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss pre-calving check lists, spreading slurry, sheep price cuts and the Bord Bia controversy.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

Tirlán holds price for December and promises the same for January and February

Its base price will remain at 34.05c/l excluding VAT at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action is needed quickly on legislation to prevent the importation of weed seeds in straw and other products coming into the country.

NEWS 16 January 2026

December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

The co-op did warn that there is 'no immediate positivity in the futures markets' for dairy goods.

NEWS 16 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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