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Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Both dairy and tillage family farm incomes were up in the national farm survey for 2025, however, stark volatility has been seen in these incomes over the last number of years.

NEWS 11 July 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

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The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

The Grass Week: holding cover name of the game amid dry spell

GRASS & FEEDING 11 July 2026

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

Change to TB requirements for donor cows

PEDIGREE 10 July 2026

Watch: the family running six dairy farms in Waterford

Watch: the family running six dairy farms in Waterford

Watch: the family running six dairy farms in Waterford

NEWS 10 July 2026

Fertiliser rebate included in Tirlán's €1.7m weather support package

Fertiliser rebate included in Tirlán's €1.7m weather support package

Fertiliser rebate included in Tirlán's €1.7m weather support package

NEWS 10 July 2026

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Dairygold to exit UK business operations

Dairygold to exit UK business operations

The co-op is proposing the closure of its business in Crewe and the sale of its Leeds facility.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Cedarmore puts on an all-time classic

Cedarmore puts on an all-time classic

Crowds from across Ireland traveled to Kanturk, Co Cork, on Wednesday 8 July for the Irish Holstein Friesian Association national open day, hosted by John and Bryan O'Connor and family.

PEDIGREE 8 July 2026

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 4.9%

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 4.9%

High supplies and low demand are causing further dairy market price corrections, with the GDT the latest to be hit, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Dairy Management: soil moisture deficits growing by the day

Dairy Management: soil moisture deficits growing by the day

While still confined to the south and east, soil moisture deficits are likely to lead to significant grass growth reductions over the coming weeks.

MANAGEMENT 8 July 2026

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Margin of €500/head possible from dairy-beef bullocks

Analysis at Beef2026 showed a well-run dairy-beef system finishing bullocks at 22 months of age can deliver a net margin of over €500/head at a calf price of €350/hd and beef price of €6.40/kg

NEWS 8 July 2026

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Grass growth already starting to feel the pinch

Soil moisture deficits are on the rise, and already some farms are starting to feel the effects. With no rain forecast for at least ten days farmers will need to start getting prepared for a drought.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 July 2026

Preparing the farm for a drought

Preparing the farm for a drought

With no rain forecast for at least another two weeks in some parts of the country, farmers can take steps in the coming days to set up for a potential drought.

MANAGEMENT 8 July 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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