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Mostragee Holsteins reign supreme at Balmoral

The Mostragee Holstein herd came out victorious at the dairy interbreed championship, on day three of the Balmoral Show.

NEWS 15 May 2026

Mostragee Holsteins reign supreme at Balmoral

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Tirlán holds April milk price as previously announced

Tirlán holds April milk price as previously announced

NEWS 15 May 2026

'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

'Surprise': September's looming EU meat import ban caught Brazil off guard

NEWS 15 May 2026

New manager for Leinster Marts

New manager for Leinster Marts

New manager for Leinster Marts

NEWS 15 May 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland holds milk price for April

Kerry Dairy Ireland holds milk price for April

Kerry Dairy Ireland holds milk price for April

NEWS 15 May 2026

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Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Farmers unable to get clear guidance on new TB rules - ICMSA

Introducing simple initiatives like the TB helpline would help move understanding and acceptance forward significantly, ICMSA deputy president Eamon Carroll said.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Further batches of chicken recalled from a range of supermarkets

Further batches of chicken recalled from a range of supermarkets

Consumers are being advised to check their freezers for the implicated batches as some of the products are past their use-by date.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon said that he believes TB eradication is possible and is something that can be delivered.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

Brazil’s beef exports pass 1m tonnes in April

Brazil's beef export performance so far in 2026 is the opposite of what was expected, but it could change as the year progresses.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Watch: take a look inside the new Diageo brewery

Watch: take a look inside the new Diageo brewery

This video brings you behind the scenes at the opening of the new Diageo brewery in Littleconnell, Co Kildare.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Weekend weather: mixed and cool, with temperatures to pick up next week

Met Éireann has forecast mixed weather for the weekend, with scattered showers, some sunny and dry spells and cool temperatures.

NEWS 14 May 2026

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Pensioners should continue to receive CAP payments - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture and food Martin Kenny TD raised the issue with Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil on Thursday morning.

NEWS 14 May 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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