Aidan Brennan

Comment: where to next for the Irish breeding programme?

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key trends in dairy breeding, both nationally and globally and asks what needs to happen next.

SPRING AI 14 March 2026

Comment: where to next for the Irish breeding programme?

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How much is too much to pay for calves?

How much is too much to pay for calves?

MARKETS 12 March 2026

Oil surge drives up silage costs

Oil surge drives up silage costs

NEWS 11 March 2026

North Cork Creameries on the brink

North Cork Creameries on the brink

North Cork Creameries on the brink

NEWS 11 March 2026

Another year, another breeding season

Another year, another breeding season

Another year, another breeding season

SPRING AI 11 March 2026

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Dairy Management: pulling the brakes on grazing

Dairy Management: pulling the brakes on grazing

Aidan Brennan urges farmers that have a lot of area grazed and where farm cover is declining to consider slowing down the round.

MANAGEMENT 5 March 2026

Dairy Trends: butter prices soar ahead as war fears mount

Dairy Trends: butter prices soar ahead as war fears mount

The spot market price for butter in Europe has surged by over €475/t this week as buyers get wary over the war in Iran.

MARKETS 5 March 2026

Comment: saving North Cork Creameries

Comment: saving North Cork Creameries

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the factors at play in the battle to save North Cork Creameries.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Cronin resigns as North Cork CEO

Cronin resigns as North Cork CEO

The interim CEO of North Cork Creameries was parachuted into the role last October after outgoing CEO Pat Sheahan parted ways, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

Fresh concerns are emerging over the future of North Cork Creameries as the deal with Carbery Group stalls, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 5 March 2026

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Aidan Brennan looks at weather conditions for the week ahead and says, farmers that are on target for area grazed – need to be careful.

MANAGEMENT 5 March 2026

Crunch time for North Cork Creameries

Crunch time for North Cork Creameries

The embattled co-op is seeking bank funding to invest in the waste water treatment plant to make it compliant.

NEWS 5 March 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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