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Macroom Buffalo: handing over the reins

The Lynchs speak to Hannah Furlong on the journey of Macroom Buffalo cheese from the famous ad to their new range of yogurt, and their succession journey as they pass over the business to Kieran.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Macroom Buffalo: handing over the reins

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Dairy Trends: markets still in the doldrums

Dairy Trends: markets still in the doldrums

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Weightloss jabs drive demand for whey

Weightloss jabs drive demand for whey

NEWS 24 June 2026

Dairy Trends: whey prices soar but all other prices dip

Dairy Trends: whey prices soar but all other prices dip

Dairy Trends: whey prices soar but all other prices dip

MARKETS 24 June 2026

Leprino chief to retire in 2027

Leprino chief to retire in 2027

Leprino chief to retire in 2027

NORTHERN IRELAND 24 June 2026

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Where’s all the cheese coming from?

Where’s all the cheese coming from?

Ireland’s cheese exports have risen much faster than production in recent years.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Dairy Trends: bad week for dairy markets as butter and skim falls

Dairy Trends: bad week for dairy markets as butter and skim falls

It wasn't a good week on the dairy markets as high milk supply statistics from Germany dampens expectations of a price rise.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Ex-chief US farm negotiator critical of EU rules

Ex-chief US farm negotiator critical of EU rules

Expansion of dairy production in the US, mandates on farmers in Europe and frustration around dealing with Europeans on agricultural issues.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Irish goats win gold

Irish goats win gold

Over the past two decades, Killeen has gone onto become one of the most highly decorated cheesemakers in Ireland and are now making cheese from the milk of 200 goats on the farm.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Get all up in your grill

Get all up in your grill

Check out these recipes from the Irish Country Living test kitchen for some summer grilling inspo, because man can’t live on burgers alone.

RECIPES 20 May 2026

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

Leprino Portlaoise site available for €12m

The cheese plant, which cost €130m was meant to produce mozzarella, but closed after an unhappy few years of production

NEWS 20 May 2026

Market digest - stories from around the world

Market digest - stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from UK, US, Mexico and New Zealand

WORLD 20 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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