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TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

Farmers can check which group their herd fall under by checking the AIMS online portal and marts are required to check that your herd is an eligible destination for animals you buy at the mart.

NEWS 22 April 2026

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

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Dairy management: Good weather finally appears

Dairy management: Good weather finally appears

MANAGEMENT 22 April 2026

A good week of weather at last

A good week of weather at last

GRASS & FEEDING 22 April 2026

Dairy Trends: another bleak week for dairy markets

Dairy Trends: another bleak week for dairy markets

Dairy Trends: another bleak week for dairy markets

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

Indirect cost of TB adds up to £96m

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

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Cows are finally full-time grazing

Cows are finally full-time grazing

It has been a very tough start to the grazing season writes Castlederg dairy farmer, Jessica Pollock.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Grazing season coming to a close in NZ

Grazing season coming to a close in NZ

Zac Elkin from Co Down, currently manages a dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Processors set March milk prices

Processors set March milk prices

With winter bonuses dropping off, a number of processors have added to their base prices.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

High EBI continues to deliver for the next generation

High EBI continues to deliver for the next generation

Aidan Brennan visits the next generation herd trial at Moorepark to see how the study is progressing with crossbreds and different stocking rates.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 April 2026

Wilting - get the basics right

Wilting - get the basics right

Dermot Forristal looks at the importance of wilting grass, the pros and cons of doing so, as well as the practical factors that must be considered to achieve the best results.

NEWS 22 April 2026

Dairy Management: spring reseeds kicking off this week

Dairy Management: spring reseeds kicking off this week

With a spell of good weather having finally arrived, farmers are making the most of it with spring reseeds starting to go in this week, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 22 April 2026

Union representing co-op workers calls for increase in mileage rates

Union representing co-op workers calls for increase in mileage rates

The Dairy Executives’ Association is a trade union representing professional, managerial, and technical staff across the dairy, food, and wider agribusiness sectors.

NEWS 22 April 2026

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€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

With fuel costs and energy security dominating headlines, the case for generating your own power on farm has never been stronger. Solar PV delivers.

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

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