Dairy herd

Estranged wife seeks to freeze dairy farmer husband's assets after herd sale

In evidence, the wife told the court that her estranged husband “made a decision to sell the cows without telling anyone”. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Estranged wife seeks to freeze dairy farmer husband's assets after herd sale

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New €123,000 Kramer impresses dairy farmer but two features fall short

New €123,000 Kramer impresses dairy farmer but two features fall short

FARM MACHINERY 14 October 2026

Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

NEWS 14 October 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

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

PEDIGREE 24 September 2026

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Wintering B&B options for dry stock and dairy farmers

Wintering B&B options for dry stock and dairy farmers

Dairy and dry stock farmers working together this winter can work well to reduce winter feed shortages for dairy herds and provide an added income source on dry stock farms, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 21 September 2026

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

Longevity at the core of West Cork Dairy Farm

The Kirby Family from Ballinascarthy are representing Barryroe Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

The Kelly family from Donegal are representing Aurivo Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Farmer sold dairy herd without telling his wife, court told

Farmer sold dairy herd 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

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

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

ICBF analysis of calf sales shows that there is up to €119/head of a difference paid between the top and bottom third of calves with CBVs sold in marts to date this year.

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

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

NEWS 9 September 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

Cattle herd up 175,000 head on 1 July 2026

An increase in birth registrations combined with a stabilisation in suckler cow numbers and recent growth in the dairy herd is underpinning a recovery in herd figures.

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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