Protein

Farmer Writes: 'still wading through grass' with meal down to 2kg per cow

After the difficult summer, it is good to see the cows still getting a strong grass diet this late in the year, writes Padraig Callanan.

FARMER WRITES 28 October 2026

Farmer Writes: 'still wading through grass' with meal down to 2kg per cow

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Genetics make ‘a huge difference’ in top PLI herd

Genetics make ‘a huge difference’ in top PLI herd

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 October 2026

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 21 October 2026

Tirlán confirms September milk price at four-month floor price

Tirlán confirms September milk price at four-month floor price

Tirlán confirms September milk price at four-month floor price

NEWS 19 October 2026

Dairygold milk price rises as global supply growth slows

Dairygold milk price rises as global supply growth slows

Dairygold milk price rises as global supply growth slows

NEWS 16 October 2026

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Demand for dairy protein supports lift in Kinisla milk price

Demand for dairy protein supports lift in Kinisla milk price

The co-op said that demand for dairy protein continues to provide support for milk pricing, as milk production growth across the major dairy exporting regions continues to slow.

NEWS 16 October 2026

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Conor Galvin told an IFA dairy meeting that the last few months have shown us that we need to build more resilience into the system.

NEWS 13 October 2026

FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

FSAI teen dietary guidelines advise against plant-based dairy replacements

The new guidelines also recommend four to five servings per day from the milk, yoghurt and cheese food group to fulfill calcium requirements.

NEWS 12 October 2026

August milk intake down over 8% on 2025

August milk intake down over 8% on 2025

Milk intake by dairy processors and co-ops in August was down considerably on 2025, coinciding with drought in much of the south and east of the country.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

Up to £20/t added to livestock rations

Issues range from the Russia-Ukraine war, to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, and combative trade policies from the USA.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

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

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

A bump in the road for protein

A bump in the road for protein

Shares in Glanbia drop after warning from Bank of America.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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