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IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

A limit of €300 on TB hardship grants is insufficient to cover feed costs for herds carrying additional cattle due to TB restrictions, the IFA has said.

NEWS 20 August 2026

IFA makes case for urgent increase in TB hardship grants

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July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

NEWS 20 August 2026

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

MANAGEMENT 20 August 2026

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

Variable growth dictates grazing management

GRASS & FEEDING 19 August 2026

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla milk quality award

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla milk quality award

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla milk quality award

NEWS 19 August 2026

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Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

With an average price increase of 2.3% in the GDT auction, the biggest since March, it's clear tightening supplies and strong demand are playing out in the market, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 18 August 2026

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

Reducing nitrogen usage still a key priority - Teagasc

On-farm nitrogen usage has bounced back and plateaued at around 335,000-350,000t since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

FEATURE 18 August 2026

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

National fodder committee to meet on Friday as drought pressure mounts

Farm organisations have been calling on the Minister to reconvene the committee with immediate effect.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Drought advice: planning, culling and winter feed key for dairy farmers

Drought advice: planning, culling and winter feed key for dairy farmers

For farms faced with a shortage of soil moisture and lack of rainfall, there a number of steps that can be taken now to make the back end of the year a success, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 18 August 2026

Dairygold increases July milk price

Dairygold increases July milk price

Dairygold is also offering a €20/t rebate on bulk mainline dairy and beef feeds.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Whole milk powder and skim milk powder both increased in value at the latest GDT on Tuesday.

MARKETS 18 August 2026

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Milk delivered to the co-op in August is running 8% behind the same period last year, as the co-op also announces liquid milk, autumn calving and seasonality payment rates.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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