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WORLD 21 October 2026

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National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

National dairy herd up by 32,000 head in one year - CSO

NEWS 30 September 2026

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

Winter Milk Research Update from Teagasc Johnstown Castle

WINTER MILK 27 September 2026

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

Dairy cow kill on par with 2025 numbers

NEWS 26 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

PEDIGREE 25 September 2026

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Suckler cow numbers up by almost 19,000 head

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 10 August 2026

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

The Fleckvieh breed will once again be exhibited at the National Ploughing Championship.

NEWS 10 August 2026

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

Cow numbers going directly to the factories are up compared to last year, but not massively.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

ICBF data shows dairy cow numbers have increased in 24 counties in the past 12 months, bringing the total dairy herd to almost 1.7 million cows.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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

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

New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks

MARTS 10 August 2026

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 10 August 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 10 August 2026

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How the Nolan family is building its future herd

JJ Nolan farms at Ballyduhig, outside Broadford in Co Limerick, with his wife Mary and their son Gerard.

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

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