Aidan Brennan

New chair of North Cork Creameries forced to step down

Gerald Burns has had to step down from the role of chair of North Cork Creameries due to a technical error in his appointment to the board and that of chair, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 21 October 2026

New chair of North Cork Creameries forced to step down

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Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

NEWS 30 September 2026

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

Wicklow dairy farmer's five-step plan to tackle a 50-day winter feed shortfall

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Irish Farmers Journal Ploughing coverage available for free

Irish Farmers Journal Ploughing coverage available for free

Irish Farmers Journal Ploughing coverage available for free

NEWS 15 September 2026

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

Why the Ploughing Championships are an enduring feature of farming life

NEWS 13 September 2026

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Kerrygold delivers 70% of co-op profits

Kerrygold delivers 70% of co-op profits

When the Ornua Value Payment is totaled across all the co-ops, it shows that it makes up about 70% of the profit before tax.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dualla Show postponed due to high rainfall

Dualla Show postponed due to high rainfall

The organisers of Dualla Show in Tipperary have postponed the annual show, which was due to take place on Sunday 30 August.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

The main argument being put forward by Tirlán is that by filling the order with Costco, they are displacing New Zealand butter.

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Editorial: human cost of TB not fully realised

Editorial: human cost of TB not fully realised

To have one point of contact in the Department of Agriculture or DVO makes total sense.

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Editorial: cereal harvest yields revealed

Editorial: cereal harvest yields revealed

Having timely and accurate data on crop yields is an invaluable resource to the tillage and animal feed sector

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Editorial: nearly there on BVD

Editorial: nearly there on BVD

At the end of the day, the advantages of being BVD free surely outweigh the costs of the disease within the herd.

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

Editorial: fundamental challenges facing Ireland’s tillage sector

In tillage, the old cycle of perhaps three good years and two bad years in every five, has disappeared.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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