Dairy cows

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 29 January 2026

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

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Sixth Nitrates Action Programme published

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Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

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Spring 2026 milk destinations

Spring 2026 milk destinations

Put the milk into them is a refrain that often comes from mart managers, but could more dairy farmers divert milk to calves in 2026? The Dealer wonders.

DEALER 15 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

As rain hastens the end of the 2025 grazing season, more dry cows are beginning to appear in marts. Trade for them remains strong and this was the case in Kilmallock for its weekly sale.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Bovaer maker investigating issues in dairy cows

Bovaer maker investigating issues in dairy cows

Bovaer makers have said that the feed additive is a proven, effective and safe solution used for over three years by thousands of farmers in over 25 countries.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions 'essential' in meeting agriculture’s target

Reducing methane emissions from livestock is essential in reducing agriculture’s overall greenhouse gas emissions.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Ireland still on track to hit record milk supply

Ireland still on track to hit record milk supply

Year-to-date milk intakes are generally running around 5% ahead of 2024 levels which would take Ireland to a record national supply of 8.85 billion litres.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Beef Trends: weekly cattle kill in freefall

Beef Trends: weekly cattle kill in freefall

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Watch: farm-scale AD works, proves Galway man

Stephen Robb attended an open day on Galway dairy farmer Brendan Kildea’s farm, which showed that small-scale biogas isn’t just viable, it actually enhances the farm’s overall viability.

RENEWABLES 15 October 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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