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Family farm model and grass-based system makes us ‘envy of the world’

ICOS president and Arratipp chair Edward Carr said that we must protect what we pride ourselves on - the family farm model and grass-based system.

NEWS 14 November 2026

Family farm model and grass-based system makes us ‘envy of the world’

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Future of dairy to be debated at Dairy Day 2026

Future of dairy to be debated at Dairy Day 2026

NEWS 11 November 2026

Dairy Day: what will it take to keep Ireland's nitrates derogation beyond 2028?

Dairy Day: what will it take to keep Ireland's nitrates derogation beyond 2028?

DAIRY DAY 6 November 2026

Butter rows, rising costs and an uncertain future for Irish dairy co-ops

Butter rows, rising costs and an uncertain future for Irish dairy co-ops

Butter rows, rising costs and an uncertain future for Irish dairy co-ops

DAIRY DAY 4 November 2026

New member appointed to Ornua board

New member appointed to Ornua board

New member appointed to Ornua board

NEWS 2 November 2026

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Carbery increases September milk price amid mixed market conditions

Carbery increases September milk price amid mixed market conditions

The co-op said global milk supplies remain strong and market conditions continue to be mixed.

NEWS 20 October 2026

O'Donoghue resigns as chair of North Cork Creameries

O'Donoghue resigns as chair of North Cork Creameries

The Kanturk-based co-op has been in difficulty over the last six months, but sources close to the business claimed it was now on a more stable footing.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Tirlán floor price acting as a ‘ceiling’

Tirlán floor price acting as a ‘ceiling’

The ICMSA dairy chair believes the 'ceiling' price set by Tirlán is already below the market and will likely be at least 3c/l to 4c/l below it by Christmas.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Watch: Carbery highlights pivotal role of female farmers at unique event

Watch: Carbery highlights pivotal role of female farmers at unique event

More than 160 people attended Carbery’s event in the Celtic Ross Hotel, which explored the barriers and opportunities facing women in agriculture, as only 13.2% of Irish farm holders are women.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Carbery lifts August milk price and continues support payment

Carbery lifts August milk price and continues support payment

The co-op has increased its base price for August by 0.96c/l ex-VAT.

NEWS 21 September 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Shinagh Open Day highlights tight margins for 2026

Brendan Horan attended the Shinagh Dairy Farm Open day in Bandon on 1 September where a large crowd were updated on recent results.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

'Three or four bales a day for six weeks' - the cost of Cork's dry spell

Sarah McIntosh spoke to some west Cork farmers at the Shinagh dairy farm open day who expressed concerns about rising costs, fodder shortages and milk prices.

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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