Dairy

Kerry Dairy Ireland keeps 2.87c/l base price top-up for February

Suppliers of Kerry Dairy Ireland are to receive the same top-up in February as they had the previous month.

NEWS 16 March 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland keeps 2.87c/l base price top-up for February

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Dairy management: getting back into grazing mode

Dairy management: getting back into grazing mode

MANAGEMENT 16 March 2026

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

Olcastletown Mojo keeps its top spot

SPRING AI 15 March 2026

Comment: where to next for the Irish breeding programme?

Comment: where to next for the Irish breeding programme?

Comment: where to next for the Irish breeding programme?

SPRING AI 14 March 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

NEWS 14 March 2026

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7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

7c/litre difference in high- versus low-EBI herds

A simple study carried out by Lakeland Dairies and Teagasc is showing that higher EBI cows are generating significantly more income than their lower EBI comrades, writes Daire Cregg.

SPRING AI 13 March 2026

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

Schemes update: higher BVD payment confined to calves removed within 10 days

The payment rate for a BVD-positive animal removed between day 11 and day 21 of the first positive or inconclusive test result remains at €30 per head.

NEWS 13 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

Farm Tech Talk: input prices, bluetongue and dairy co-ops

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss bluetongue vaccines, coop mergers, lambing, field work and the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on input prices.

PODCAST 13 March 2026

MartBids watch: hogget prices rise €20 to €30 per head in Ballinasloe Mart

MartBids watch: hogget prices rise €20 to €30 per head in Ballinasloe Mart

The top price in last week’s sale was €205 for a batch of ewe hoggets, while top prices in this week’s sale exceeded €230 on five occasions.

NEWS 13 March 2026

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

New farmer wellbeing programme from Kerry Dairy Ireland

KDI is the first Irish dairy processor to extend a full employee assistance programme to its milk suppliers and their families.

NEWS 13 March 2026

Dairygold keeps base price steady but cuts early calving bonus for February

Dairygold keeps base price steady but cuts early calving bonus for February

January's base milk price has been held into February for Dairygold suppliers, but with a lower early calving bonus due on qualifying supplies.

NEWS 13 March 2026

Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

Weekend weather: showery, cold at times with some bright spells

The weekend weather is set to be changeable, according to Met Éireann.

NEWS 13 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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