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Co-op reminder from Down Under

The importance of co-ops as a stable processor model for farmer-suppliers was emphasised again by the collapse of an Australian dairy processor.

DEALER 19 August 2026

Co-op reminder from Down Under

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Tractor run from Wexford to Crumlin

Tractor run from Wexford to Crumlin

DEALER 19 August 2026

History appears to be repeating itself

History appears to be repeating itself

DEALER 19 August 2026

Drought burns off fertiliser sales

Drought burns off fertiliser sales

Drought burns off fertiliser sales

DEALER 19 August 2026

Agri-food regulator gets saucy

Agri-food regulator gets saucy

Agri-food regulator gets saucy

DEALER 19 August 2026

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Portroe vintage and parish day

Portroe vintage and parish day

Over the years, the group has alternated between large vintage days and road runs, with every event organised by volunteers and proceeds donated to various charities and community organisations.

DEALER 12 August 2026

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

‘Will we get a meal for two, love, or buy 40 bales of hay?’

The Dealer was amazed and amused in equal measure to see that hard-core foodies could be persuaded to part with more than €800 to get dinner for two.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

The Mountbellew agricultural show will be held on Saturday 22 August on the grounds of Mountbellew ATU college courtesy of the Principal, Dr Edna Curley.

DEALER 12 August 2026

Changes at Aurivo

Changes at Aurivo

What now for Aurivo? Incoming CEO JP McGrath’s only experience of a dairy co-op was the six months he spent in Dairygold, before leaving in a hurry last November.

DEALER 12 August 2026

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

All rosy in the Tullamore tent

It appears tensions have eased somewhat between the IFA and Bord Bia, in public at least.

NEWS 12 August 2026

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

With an incredible career representing Leinster, Ireland and the Irish and British lions on the rugby pitch, Tadhg has a wealth of experience and insight to share.

DEALER 12 August 2026

Generational change at JBS

Generational change at JBS

Wesley Batista Filho is to take over as global head of JBS, replacing Gilberto Tomazoni.

DEALER 12 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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