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10 European dairy firms make Rabobank's top 20

French firm Lactallis remains the world's largest dairy company, with a turnover of €35.5bn.

NEWS 30 August 2026

10 European dairy firms make Rabobank's top 20

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Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

Radical farm sector overhaul proposed to meet climate targets

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 28 August 2026

No spare fodder in west

No spare fodder in west

NEWS 26 August 2026

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

No surge in cull cows at mart sales

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

Fertiliser advice changes for farmers worst hit by drought

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

Significant fodder shortages on 42% of dairy farms

The fodder deficit on 30% of dairy farms is between 10% and 20% of required stocks.

NEWS 19 August 2026

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

€40/bale offered for western silage this week

Hay prices have doubled over the last six weeks, with up to €40/bale on offer for top-quality stocks.

NEWS 19 August 2026

West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

Western farm leaders claim surplus fodder stocks are not there to supply the south and east.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Paul Colgan of Brett Brothers claimed a week's rain was needed in Kilkenny and Carlow before farmers should consider spreading fertiliser.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk volumes drying up in the drought

Milk supplies in the east and south have dropped by between 6% and almost 9% compared to last year as a result of the ongoing drought.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Forestry plantings drop by 20%

Forestry plantings drop by 20%

There has been a 33% jump in the area of felling licences issued so far this year compared to 2025.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Feed sales reach 2018 levels in southeast

Feed sales reach 2018 levels in southeast

The tonnage of feed sold this summer is up 20-30% on last year as a result of the ongoing drought.

NEWS 19 August 2026

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At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

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