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Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

Irish farmers must stop reacting to criticism and start shaping the story of agriculture themselves. Credibility, public trust, and policy influence all depend on it, writes Niall Hurson.

OPINION 3 December 2025

Future of farming belongs to those who define it, not defend it

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Fonterra cuts its milk price forecast on surging global supplies

Fonterra cuts its milk price forecast on surging global supplies

NEWS 26 November 2025

Dairy Trends: cheese prices drop to same level as whole milk powder

Dairy Trends: cheese prices drop to same level as whole milk powder

MARKETS 22 October 2025

Fonterra declares record dividend and increased milk payments

Fonterra declares record dividend and increased milk payments

Fonterra declares record dividend and increased milk payments

NEWS 25 September 2025

Lactalis agrees to buy Fonterra assets for €1.9bn

Lactalis agrees to buy Fonterra assets for €1.9bn

Lactalis agrees to buy Fonterra assets for €1.9bn

NEWS 22 August 2025

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Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

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WORLD 1 January 1970

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Italy, United Kingdom, Indonesia and New Zealand.

WORLD 1 January 1970

Market digest: stories from around the world

Market digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Australia, Argentina, Pakistan and New Zealand.

WORLD 1 January 1970

Fonterra increases earnings forecast ahead of interim results

Fonterra increases earnings forecast ahead of interim results

New Zealand dairy company also starts marketing roadshow for consumer business.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Fonterra launches new emission reduction incentives

Fonterra launches new emission reduction incentives

Beginning on 1 June, the New Zealand-based co-operative will introduce a payment for farms that achieve certain emissions-related criteria as part of its co-operative difference framework.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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