Dairying

Fewer new entrants to dairy having no impact on volume

Co-ops are getting more milk from a smaller number of new entrants every year.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Fewer new entrants to dairy having no impact on volume

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Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

L2 7 February 2026

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

NEWS 10 December 2025

Dairy has no future without more young people – Kerry

Dairy has no future without more young people – Kerry

Dairy has no future without more young people – Kerry

NEWS 13 November 2025

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Ryans from Moyne, Thurles, winners of Quality Milk Awards

Ryans from Moyne, Thurles, winners of Quality Milk Awards

The Centenary Thurles suppliers took home the top accolade at ceremony in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co Kilkenny.

NEWS 16 August 2025

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

Donal Ronayne and Liam Trench are farming in partnership and representing Aurivo in the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

GRASS & FEEDING 16 August 2025

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

What is not clear is how much of this fall in beef output is related to the spike in world cereal prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

VIEWPOINTS 16 August 2025

New research to examine role of technology and labour in dairying

New research to examine role of technology and labour in dairying

The PhD research will examine the experiences and challenges faced by employees.

NEWS 16 August 2025

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Zac Elkin from Craigantlet in Co Down is managing a dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

NORTHERN IRELAND 16 August 2025

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Uncertainty over the nitrate derogation is putting young farmers off investing for the future, according to Dairy Industry Ireland boss Conor Mulvihill.

NEWS 16 August 2025

Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Key considerations when planning a milking facility

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key considerations for farmers when thinking about upgrading or building new milking equipment.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT 16 August 2025

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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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