Dairy

‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

Johnny O'Brien warned that any change from 220kg N/ha under the nitrates derogation will be catastrophic for farmers in west Cork.

NEWS 15 November 2026

‘I’ll fight on my back to retain the derogation’ - Carbery chair

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Over 50% of animals have no movement off farm

Over 50% of animals have no movement off farm

NEWS 15 November 2026

Listen: Inside Dairy podcast Dairy Day special

Listen: Inside Dairy podcast Dairy Day special

DAIRY DAY 14 November 2026

In pictures: Dairy Day 2026 in Limerick

In pictures: Dairy Day 2026 in Limerick

In pictures: Dairy Day 2026 in Limerick

NEWS 14 November 2026

Dilution of grass-fed standard would put industry ‘on road to decline’

Dilution of grass-fed standard would put industry ‘on road to decline’

Dilution of grass-fed standard would put industry ‘on road to decline’

NEWS 14 November 2026

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Milk a 'by-product of beef production' on dairy farms in the United States

Milk a 'by-product of beef production' on dairy farms in the United States

US consultant Mike McCully told attendees of Dairy Day 2026 of the major changes that have taken place in the US dairy landscape.

DAIRY DAY 14 November 2026

Positive outlook for milk in early 2027

Positive outlook for milk in early 2027

Dairygold’s CEO was positive about the short- to medium-term dairy outlook and was hopeful of prices rising in the first quarter of next year.

DAIRY DAY 14 November 2026

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

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

Young farmers told to be decisive and opportunities will appear

Young farmers told to be decisive and opportunities will appear

Taking opportunities, saving money and building connections were the key to these young people's success stories. They spoke to Daire Cregg at Dairy Day 2026.

NEWS 14 November 2026

2028 before future of derogation will be decided – Department official

2028 before future of derogation will be decided – Department official

Ted Massey added that in quarter one of 2027, the Department will publish overview reports for the 583 sub-catchments as part of Ireland's assessment of the nitrates derogation.

NEWS 14 November 2026

Four farm jobs on offer with salaries up to €36,605

Four farm jobs on offer with salaries up to €36,605

Kilbride Piggeries Ltd, based in Cavan, is seeking a farm assistant to help with farm work.

NEWS 14 November 2026

Former IHFA CEO Kevin Dillon passes away

Former IHFA CEO Kevin Dillon passes away

Kevin Dillon, who served as CEO of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association from 1991 to 2008, has passed away.

PEDIGREE 14 November 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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