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Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

The Irish Farmers Journal understands a series of member information meetings for both sets of shareholders is planned for March.

NEWS 21 February 2026

Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

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Carbery to process milk on behalf of North Cork Creameries

Carbery to process milk on behalf of North Cork Creameries

NEWS 20 February 2026

Inside Dairy: the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal

Inside Dairy: the new dairy podcast from the Irish Farmers Journal

NEWS 19 February 2026

Dairygold moves to A+B-C for bonus payments

Dairygold moves to A+B-C for bonus payments

Dairygold moves to A+B-C for bonus payments

NEWS 19 February 2026

'Big three' reach an agreement on IP calf sales

'Big three' reach an agreement on IP calf sales

'Big three' reach an agreement on IP calf sales

NEWS 19 February 2026

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CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

CBAM - another challenge for fertiliser

The new rules around CBAM are another challenge facing the fertiliser industry, which ultimately affects farmers.

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Dairy Management: how much meal to feed cows this February?

Dairy Management: how much meal to feed cows this February?

Aidan Brennan looks at the reality of feeding cows this February given the poor grazing conditions and low milk price.

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT records a 3.6% increase

Dairy Trends: GDT records a 3.6% increase

The positive result at the GDT is the latest in a line of positive ones, bucking the trends seen elsewhere in the market.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Dublin Port beefs up dairy export ability

Dublin Port beefs up dairy export ability

The new reefer gantry system at the port will allow for containers to be connected to the electrical system while stacked.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Dairy product prices in Europe have picked up this week, as the market re-balances after months of declines.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

Dairy Trends: butter and skim prices rally - but will it last?

The price of butter and skim milk powder increased in the last week, but there are doubts over whether the price rise will be sustained.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Dairy Management: tough grazing conditions as weather takes a toll

Dairy Management: tough grazing conditions as weather takes a toll

Grazing conditions are tough nationwide, with the worst conditions in the east of the country writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

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