Dairy herd

Farmer sold dairy farm without telling his wife, court told

The farmer said that he is at his “wit’s end” since his marriage with his wife ended. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Farmer sold dairy farm without telling his wife, court told

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Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 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

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

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

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A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

A rebel rising in a dairy partnership

Brendan Horan writes about a young Cork man excelling within a novel partnership in Liscarroll.

MANAGEMENT 17 June 2026

Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

Dempsey at Large: production efficiency on show at Ballyvadin

Last week's Ballyvadin open day at Fethard, Co Tipperary was outstanding.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2026

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Farming in Ireland is at a 'pivotal moment'

Change is coming for Irish agriculture; but there is still too much uncertainty over how it will be supported.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes increased in 2025 as a result of higher milk, calf and cow prices and higher milk volumes. However, clear volatility has been seen in the sector over recent years.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

The latest national herd AIM figures published by the Department of Agriculture also showed almost 7,000 more beef cattle aged 30 to 36 months on farms.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Ensuring sufficient water supplies during a heatwave

Ensuring sufficient water supplies during a heatwave

Water supplies need to be checked to ensure that they are capable of keeping up with a herd’s demand in this current heatwave.

MANAGEMENT 17 June 2026

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

There were four counties with an average herd size in excess of 100 bovines including Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Kilkenny

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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