Dairy cows

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

The number of dairy cows increased by 9,100, while other cows numbers dropped by 17,200.

NEWS 12 May 2026

Cattle herd fell 0.4% in 2025

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Behind the scenes on the host farms

Behind the scenes on the host farms

NEWS 25 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

NEWS 23 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

Camera at the Mart: sharper demand for lighter cattle in the Kingdom

NEWS 21 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

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14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

14% crude protein limit is flexible if cows are not fully outdoors - Department

There is flexibility in situations where cows are not out on grass full-time and also where they are out on grass full-time but protein dietary requirements are not being met.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Some confusion exists around recent changes to TB testing of cows selling live in marts, while overall cattle trade remains steady.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

Majority of dairy cows out last month had to be rehoused – survey

Just under half of farmers experienced a more difficult 2026 calving season than they had done in 2025, a new FRS Co-op survey has found.

NEWS 25 March 2026

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

Agents are more active for slaughter-fit and forward stores in recent days, with more bite in the trade for cull cows.

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Farmer Writes: number of herds falling but getting bigger in size

Farmer Writes: number of herds falling but getting bigger in size

It is a given that the number of dairy herds halves every 10 years.

FARMER WRITES 25 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

There is hugely contrasting figures, with over 115,000 more beef cattle on farms, while dairy heifers are running over 49,000 head lower and dairy males over 16,000 head lower.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Yearly maintenance of farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at what are some of the areas that farmers may need to draw their attention to when it comes to roadway maintenance.

BUILDINGS 25 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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