Dairy Cows

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

Following a near 300,000 head collapse in numbers over the last decade, there has been some well-needed positivity in 2026, with suckler cow numbers increasing by 2.7%.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

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Seven reasons Irish dairy farmers are taking a closer look at Fleckvieh cows

Seven reasons Irish dairy farmers are taking a closer look at Fleckvieh cows

NEWS 9 September 2026

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

NEWS 26 August 2026

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

NEWS 26 August 2026

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?

MARTS 23 August 2026

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Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

Calf birth registrations running almost 40,000 head higher

The increase is underpinned by a 20,000 head increase in dairy birth registrations and a similar increase in birth registrations to beef cows.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Milk yield is falling, should you be concerned?

Milk yield is falling, should you be concerned?

Droughts are occurring more frequently and management practices need to take account of these changes.

MANAGEMENT 17 July 2026

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

The typical Dutch dairy herd of 110 dairy cows yielding an average of 8,300l per year can draw down payments totalling €187,000 over three years under the scheme if it cut numbers by 20 cows.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Drought costs could hit €3m per day

Drought costs could hit €3m per day

Over 70% of dairy cows are now being fed silage and extra ration due to the collapse in grass growth across the south and east.

NEWS 17 July 2026

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

Crude protein limit still flexible amid dry weather

The concentrate 14% crude protein limit is applicable from 15 April to 30 September as set out in the good agricultural practice for the protection of waters regulations.

NEWS 17 July 2026

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

The Department of Agriculture carried out two enforcement operations on farms in Roscommon and Clare the week before last.

NEWS 17 July 2026

ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

The footage that has since emerged has left many farmers shocked and looking for answers, the ICSA said.

NEWS 17 July 2026

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From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

As we approach the end of another busy season for farm sales, many farmers will naturally start thinking ahead to their own plans for the future.

From soil to sold: top tips for selling your farm in Ireland

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