Dairy

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

It was originally intended that milk suppliers would need to invest 5c/l in the co-op over the course of at least five years, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 16 April 2026

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

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TB levels were falling before new testing rules

TB levels were falling before new testing rules

NEWS 15 April 2026

Cracking the code on the next generation

Cracking the code on the next generation

NEWS 15 April 2026

Dairy Trends: prices remain low and steady

Dairy Trends: prices remain low and steady

Dairy Trends: prices remain low and steady

MARKETS 15 April 2026

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Ian Williamson, Duneena, Bailieborough, Co Cavan

NEWS 15 April 2026

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Dairy Management: grazing conditions, animal health and breeding

Dairy Management: grazing conditions, animal health and breeding

Wet weather is hampering grazing plans across much of Ireland as saturated soils are getting very little opportunity to dry out, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Tipperary farmer to become new ifac chair

Michael Kennedy runs a 160-cow dairy farm and serves on the IFA national dairy committee.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Tirlán and Lakeland up base milk prices for March

Tirlán and Lakeland up base milk prices for March

Tirlán and Lakeland both announced base milk price rises but ended seasonality top ups.

NEWS 15 April 2026

New farm network looks to cut emissions

New farm network looks to cut emissions

A new on-farm network will look at practical actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 April 2026

Young Rebel crowned dairy queen in sunny Sydney

Young Rebel crowned dairy queen in sunny Sydney

Young Becky Hynes, daughter of Peter and Paula, has impressed several Australian dairy exhibitors and breeders in recent years.

DEALER 15 April 2026

More rain is affecting grazing progress

More rain is affecting grazing progress

After a week of heavy rain in most areas, grazing conditions have become challenging, particularly for those on heavier land.

GRASS & FEEDING 15 April 2026

Editorial: positive co-op results

Editorial: positive co-op results

Reading the ArraTipp story may give some confidence to co-op members apprehensive about change to the national co-op structure.

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

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Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

James O’Reilly is a tillage farmer based in north Kilkenny, near a village called Ballyragget.

Why this Kilkenny farmer switched to a 45m Amazone self-propelled sprayer

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