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‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut
Noel Bardon
Recent nitrates changes leave the Department unable to put a number on the farmers impacted.
‘Not possible’ to know how many farmers hit by latest derogation cut
52,000 more cattle sold in marts in March
20 April 2025 News
52,000 more cattle sold in marts in March
The vibrant live trade attracted over 20% more cattle to the ring when compared with March 2024 levels.
Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures
19 April 2025 News
Tirlán suppliers apply for €1.5m in water quality measures
A spokesperson for Tirlán said that growing numbers of farm families are working with the co-operative’s dedicated farm sustainability advisers.
Agri jobs: two dairy assistants needed on Roscommon farm
There are a variety of vacancies in the dairy sector in counties such as Roscommon, Monaghan, Wexford and Cork.
19 April 2025 News
Contraction continues with herd over 280,000 head lower on 1 March
Numbers have reduced across all categories of livestock from suckler cows to dairy cows and beef cattle and dairy replacements.
19 April 2025 News
Carbery cuts base milk price
The west Cork co-op said the move is reflective of where markets are.
18 April 2025 News
Tirlán cuts milk price for March
The price reduction marks the second consecutive price cut for Tirlán suppliers this year.
17 April 2025 News
Dairy heifer calves back over 12% on 2024
A steep reduction in the number of dairy heifer calves and first calving heifers has been recorded.
16 April 2025 News
Spring milk volumes rebound by up to 15%
Milk intakes have rebounded this spring on the back of stronger prices.
16 April 2025 News
Group of dairy farmers to sponsor Waterford LGFA
The Waterford Dairy Farmers is a group made up of around 500 Tirlán members that formed a committee to organise the sponsorship.
16 April 2025 News
Kerry milk price falls for March supplies
This price is including quality and sustainability bonuses and marks the second successive fall in the milk price at the co-op, down 0.99c/l compared with February.
16 April 2025 News
Avonmore to sponsor Ireland U18 girls' hockey team
The sponsorship aims to show Tirlán’s commitment to supporting underage sport in Ireland and empowering the next generation of female athletes.
16 April 2025 News