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Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Dairy product prices in Europe have picked up this week, as the market re-balances after months of declines.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

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Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Dairy Management: tough grazing conditions as weather takes a toll

Dairy Management: tough grazing conditions as weather takes a toll

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

East gets the brunt while west escapes

East gets the brunt while west escapes

East gets the brunt while west escapes

GRASS & FEEDING 11 February 2026

Controlling who buys land in France and New Zealand

Controlling who buys land in France and New Zealand

Controlling who buys land in France and New Zealand

PROPERTY 9 February 2026

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Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

Dairy Trends: GDT surges ahead by 6.7%

The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index by 6.7% caught most commentators off guard in a welcome sign of some market recovery.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

Aidan Brennan looks at the economics of keeping calves on dairy farms for longer in order to increase the sale price and add more value to milk.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the last minute tasks for dairy farmers before calving kicks off.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Five steps to stay in control in 2026

Five steps to stay in control in 2026

Aidan Brennan looks at five steps dairy farmers can take in 2026 to remain profitable despite the milk price drop.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to the upcoming calving season and says good habits around colostrum management are key.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

West Cork and North Cork top and tail the milk league

West Cork and North Cork top and tail the milk league

It's a tale of two halves when it comes to milk prices, with west Cork co-op Drinagh topping the cumulative milk league for 2025, with North Cork at the bottom.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

Speculation that Dairygold will sell UK business

The Dairygold cheese business in the UK is based at Crewe and Leeds, and is included in the cost-cutting measures at the co-op.

NEWS 28 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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