Noel Bardon

nbardon@farmersjournal.ie

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

Level 6 advanced certificate in horsemanship (equitation) student Robyn Dowling took home the crown at the Teagasc/FBD student of the year awards for 2025.

NEWS 7 May 2026

First as equine student Dowling takes Teagasc/FBD student of the year award

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‘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

NEWS 7 May 2026

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

AHI not drawn on target BVD eradication year

NEWS 7 May 2026

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

Split attitudes to CAP payment redistribution plans

NEWS 6 May 2026

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

ACRES-like measures advised for new agri-environmental scheme

NEWS 6 May 2026

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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 4 May 2026

Ornua PPI for April milk up 4.2%

Ornua PPI for April milk up 4.2%

The Ornua PPI for April is the highest level the index has reached since December 2025.

NEWS 4 May 2026

Carbery Group expands US operations with flavours acquisition

Carbery Group expands US operations with flavours acquisition

Carbery Group said the expansion diversifies the business and delivers value for shareholders.

NEWS 4 May 2026

GDT up for first time since March

GDT up for first time since March

Tuesday's Global Dairy Trade auction saw a strengthening of prices for most powders, but with butter taking another hit.

NEWS 4 May 2026

ArraTipp names winners of its 2025 milk quality awards

ArraTipp names winners of its 2025 milk quality awards

ArraTipp has awarded suppliers from counties Tipperary, Galway, Offaly and Waterford.

NEWS 4 May 2026

Eye in the sky to assess eligibility for €50/ha ACRES late meadow bonus

Eye in the sky to assess eligibility for €50/ha ACRES late meadow bonus

Mowing cannot take place before 1 July and no later than 31 August under the ACRES low-input grassland late meadow option.

NEWS 4 May 2026

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

Fertiliser for 2027 may have to be paid for this year, ICOS warns

ICOS has sounded the alarm on fertiliser availability into 2027, as it warned that importers may not purchase unless farmers or co-ops have already paid up.

NEWS 4 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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