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Oil surge drives up silage costs

The cost of making a round bale of silage is set to increase by €1.20/bale, as the impact of the war in Iran kicks in.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Oil surge drives up silage costs

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North Cork Creameries on the brink

North Cork Creameries on the brink

NEWS 11 March 2026

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

'Blood on the floor' in IFA over CAP - Gorman

NEWS 11 March 2026

Urea rockets to €800/t as war continues

Urea rockets to €800/t as war continues

Urea rockets to €800/t as war continues

NEWS 11 March 2026

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

The new company would be led by Dale Farm CEO, Nick Whelan, with senior appointments to be made on an 'open and merit-based approach'.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Editorial: 75% of Irish soils are nutrient deficient

Lower nutrient imports, economic constraints and limited access to organic manures were all highlighted as contributing factors to weaker fertility status on tillage and drystock farms.

VIEWPOINTS 11 March 2026

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

CAN prices surge to hit over £400/tonne

Fertiliser prices have continued to trend upwards in the last week across NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

A batch of 14 in-lamb Cheviot ewe hoggets offered by the McHugh flock in Donegal saw prices range from €500 to €1,400 per head.

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

There was keen demand at Sunday’s Connemara/Mayo Blackface Breeding Group Sale in Maam Cross with yearling ewe hoggets also selling briskly and averaging at over €150 per head.

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

Bednar appoints first dealer in the West

Bednar appoints first dealer in the West

Bednar has appointed Quigleys Garage as its first dealer in the west of Ireland, bringing its total to six Irish dealers, with eight depots.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

A pedigree red and white Belgian Blue heifer has been sold for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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