Dairy

Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

Trade for cows has been steady, rather than strong, with good quality stock straight out of the parlour making around €2.30-2.40/kg in general.

NEWS 25 October 2026

Rains expected to drive mart cow numbers

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Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

Lower-cost rations can end up costing more in lost performance

GRASS & FEEDING 25 October 2026

Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: farm building rates, schemes and livestock trade

NEWS 23 October 2026

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

Farm tech that could save €110/cow and cut methane by 78% seeks out TAMS support

NEWS 22 October 2026

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: milking parlour investment

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: milking parlour investment

Top 10 labour saving ideas for dairy farms: milking parlour investment

DAIRY DAY 22 October 2026

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VAT issues still outstanding at National Dairy Council

VAT issues still outstanding at National Dairy Council

The NDC is awaiting a final decision from Revenue.

NEWS 21 October 2026

DAERA presses on with plan for carbon audits

DAERA presses on with plan for carbon audits

The department intends making carbon audits a condition for future farm payments.

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and getting sheds winter-ready

Dairy Management: teat sealing heifers and getting sheds winter-ready

Preparing sheds for housing and organising to teat seal heifers are important management tasks this week writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Dairy Trends: good news as GDT auction up 2.5% this week

Dairy Trends: good news as GDT auction up 2.5% this week

Good news for dairy markets this week as the GDT auction returned another positive index, Daire Cregg reports.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Uncertain if derogation decision will be agreed early

Uncertain if derogation decision will be agreed early

EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall says it is too early to determine whether Ireland’s next nitrates derogation decision will be reached sooner.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Making the most of autumn grass in wet conditions

Sticking to autumn targets from now to 1 December will extend the grazing season this autumn while providing enough grass for next spring writes Brendan Horan.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 2026

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

What has these Northern lights shining brightly?

Brendan Horan visited the Taylor family from Portrush, Co. Antrim, who are now in their seventh season as dairy farmers.

GRASS & FEEDING 21 October 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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