Protein

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

Stephen and Lorcan debrief the National Ploughing Championships, ask whether the global protein boom has been overhyped, talk to AIB’s Donal Whelton and discuss the industry’s key asks for Budget 27.

PODCAST 25 September 2026

Down to Agribusiness: Ploughing, planning and budget wish-list

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A bump in the road for protein

A bump in the road for protein

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Tirlán sets August milk price and four-month milk price floor

Tirlán sets August milk price and four-month milk price floor

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Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

Rapeseed cake cuts beef emissions by 9%

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My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

My Farming Week: installing 63 solar panels on a Clare dairy farm

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The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

The relaxed rhythm of family farming in North Cork

The Dennehy Family from Kilbrin, Co Cork, is representing North Cork Creameries.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 August 2026

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

Milk intake in July was down on 2025 levels, as were fat and protein content.

NEWS 16 August 2026

Why the global protein boom is good news for Irish dairy

Why the global protein boom is good news for Irish dairy

Half-year results from Arla Foods show protein remains the biggest driver of dairy processor profits.

NEWS 16 August 2026

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

€3m grass biorefinery opens on Cork farm

Ireland’s first on-farm facility combining grass biorefining and anaerobic digestion has been opened at Shinagh Estates Demonstration Farm in Co Cork.

NEWS 16 August 2026

Lactalis continues expansion with UK acquisition

Lactalis continues expansion with UK acquisition

World’s largest dairy company adds to portfolio as it buys well-known UK cheese and spreads brands

NEWS 16 August 2026

View from China: robots, Russians and re-engineering dairy products

View from China: robots, Russians and re-engineering dairy products

While traditional Western delegations were thinner on the ground, there was a big Russian and central Asian presence.

VIEWPOINTS 16 August 2026

Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

At the start of this decade, fake meat and dairy products were very much in fashion but not anymore.

NEWS 16 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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