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Harvest in full gear for spring barley

The spring barley harvest has been in full gear over the last few days, and the beans harvest is under way in many counties.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Harvest in full gear for spring barley

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Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

Dale Farm puts more value on milk protein

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

Flexibility with concentrate crude protein limits

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farmer Writes: grass growth comes to a halt

Farmer Writes: grass growth comes to a halt

Farmer Writes: grass growth comes to a halt

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

NEWS 17 July 2026

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High milk output from robot in Antrim

High milk output from robot in Antrim

Cow numbers, milk yield and milk components have all been on the rise on Ciaran McNaughton's farm near Corkey.

NORTHERN IRELAND 6 July 2026

Is the focus on milk solids worth it?

Is the focus on milk solids worth it?

Aidan Brennnan looks back at 20 years of the A+B-C payment system and checks out the benefits it has delivered for the dairy sector.

NEWS 6 July 2026

Ireland’s EU presidency will be defined by action and delivery - Heydon

Ireland’s EU presidency will be defined by action and delivery - Heydon

At Monday’s meeting of the EU AGRIFISH council, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon laid out Ireland’s key priorities for the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

NEWS 6 July 2026

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer to break into beans market

Hammer is the newest variety of beans to enter the Irish market. It comes from the same breeder as Lynx.

VARIETIES 6 July 2026

Dale Farm has room to invest and expand

Dale Farm has room to invest and expand

The cooperative reported higher turnover, increased earnings and lower debt in latest financial report.

NEWS 6 July 2026

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

EU livestock strategy and protein action plan adopted

European Commission launches livestock strategy and protein plan to enhance EU production.

NEWS 6 July 2026

Milk intake down falls by 1.6% in May - CSO

Milk intake down falls by 1.6% in May - CSO

Milk intake is down on 2025 figures, but up on 2024, the latest figures show. Fat and protein have increased on last year's figures.

NEWS 6 July 2026

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