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GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

A total of 42,444t of dairy goods were traded at Tuesday's auction, which saw the first fall in prices in five auctions.

NEWS 15 September 2026

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

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Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

Bank of Ireland announces discounted loans for drought-affected farmers

NEWS 15 September 2026

Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

Grass growth bounces back with rates over 60kg DM/ha

NEWS 14 September 2026

On-farm milk revenues collapse by €615m - ICMSA

On-farm milk revenues collapse by €615m - ICMSA

On-farm milk revenues collapse by €615m - ICMSA

NEWS 14 September 2026

Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

Connection with Irish dairy weakening in younger consumers - NDC survey

NEWS 14 September 2026

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Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Dairy Management: September good time to complete simple cashflow forecast

Now is the time to review the cash position of the farm for 2026 based on lower milk prices and increased feed costs, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 10 September 2026

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

There are several positions available this week, including a dairy farm manager in Cork, a tractor driver in Waterford and dairy farm assistants in Cork, Longford and Limerick.

NEWS 10 September 2026

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

The Grass Week: growth finally takes off in southeast

Growth rates in the southeast are rivalling April and May growth in some cases, as the combination of rainfall and heat have finally married together.

GRASS & FEEDING 10 September 2026

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

The Netherlands has warned four Irish calf exporters they must abide by the Dutch interpretation of calf transport rules or they face will face fines.

NEWS 10 September 2026

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

UK bluetongue cases double in last three weeks

'Cases will continue to escalate and conditions are likely to peak at the end of September'.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Listen: how Glanbia directors found themselves at the White House on 9/11

Listen: how Glanbia directors found themselves at the White House on 9/11

How a group of Glanbia executives who were supposed to be in New York on the morning of 9/11 instead found themselves at the White House.

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

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