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No big reduction in milk replacer costs

There has been no big change in milk replacer costs despite the sharp downturn in dairy markets, writes Aidan Brennan.

CALVES 18 January 2026

No big reduction in milk replacer costs

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EU presidency to cost Department of Agriculture €3.3m

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Halting NI sheep imports will not stop bluetongue spread - Department

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Plans for BVD freedom under way

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Action plan aims to cut BVD-positive animals

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There are a number of features in the plan including pre-movement testing, tailored herd investigations, enhanced training and communications and reinforced support for herd outbraeaks.

CALVES 16 January 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

There are many roles on dairy farms around the country being advertised this week.

NEWS 16 January 2026

'Pioneer' of Simmental breed passes away

'Pioneer' of Simmental breed passes away

John Connaughton, one of the first breeders to import pedigree Simmental cattle into Ireland has passed away at the age of 94.

PEDIGREE 16 January 2026

Close to 20% increase in calf throughput for Cork Marts in 2025

Close to 20% increase in calf throughput for Cork Marts in 2025

Calf prices have got off to a solid start after what was a phenomenal year in 2025 with throughput up almost 20% for Cork Marts reports Tommy Moyles.

CALVES 16 January 2026

Farm Tech Talk: beef trade, sheep numbers and milk markets

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On this week's Farm Tech Talk show, the team talks about the Mercosur deal and the beef trade, sheep numbers in Europe and milk markets.

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December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

The co-op did warn that there is 'no immediate positivity in the futures markets' for dairy goods.

NEWS 16 January 2026

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Poultry supplies struggling to keep up with demand

Demand for protein is being boosted by the recent higher price point of beef and lamb driving a switch in meat purchasing habits and a continued global rise in meat consumption.

POULTRY 16 January 2026

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

For Offaly dairy and sheep farmers, husband-and-wife team Ann Maire Butterfield and Stephen McQuade, AAA Golden Maverick has always been part of the story.

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