Joseph O'Brien

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

ICMSA estimates that milk receipts this year will total €3.36 billion, back from €4.68 billion in 2025.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Dairy sector facing €1.32bn income shock this year

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Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

Rare metals shortage a threat to EU energy goals

NEWS 4 February 2026

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

CAP slated in EU committee's assessment

NEWS 4 February 2026

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

Farmer assistance sought to protect peregrine falcons

NEWS 4 February 2026

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

Dairy commodities have hit 'bottom of the bucket'

NEWS 1 February 2026

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Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

Tight numbers give dairy sales a boost

A tight supply of dairy stock, especially cows, has been a critical to keeping a high floor on prices.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Chandra soaks the southeast

Chandra soaks the southeast

Mounting concerns around slurry as tanks fill but ground conditions deteriorate.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Flexible work times and short commutes make farm work an attractive option for many people.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

Bluetongue has not hit the mart trade

There is some concern among farmers regarding bluetongue, but this has not been reflected in the mart trade.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

Veterinary medicine gets historic treatment at Turlough Park

The display at the National Museum of Ireland in Turlough Park, Castlebar, Co Mayo, provides visitors with a closer look at the work of vets in Ireland in times past.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Milk price cuts hit the demand for land

Milk price cuts hit the demand for land

Auctioneers and farm consultants at odds on impact of milk price collapse on land rental market.

NEWS 21 January 2026

DII rejects ICMSA call for milk reduction scheme

DII rejects ICMSA call for milk reduction scheme

ICMSA claim an EU-wide voluntary milk supply reduction scheme was urgently needed to 'put a floor' under the market.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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