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Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Dairy birth registrations are running 12,983 head higher, while births to beef cows continue to trend ahead of recent years, with 8,414 more calves born.

NEWS 18 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

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Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

Farm Tech Talk: input costs, beef markets and North Cork Creameries

PODCAST 3 April 2026

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

Online system opens for 2026 nitrates derogation applications

NEWS 1 April 2026

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

Opinion sparks concern among farm bodies

NEWS 1 April 2026

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

Nitrates: derogation application, 2025 stocking rates and cow banding updates

NEWS 31 March 2026

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Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Preliminary ruling on Ireland's nitrates plan issued by European Court

Advocate general Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice cautioned that increased nitrogen applications cannot affect water quality.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Sheep Management: soil sample validity, grass management and TAMS deadlines

Soil samples taken from 15 September 2022 will remain valid for 2026 with samples taken before this no longer valid for Nitrates purposes.

MANAGEMENT 30 December 2025

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 30 December 2025

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister rubbishes notion of derogation-for-Mercosur horse trade

Minister Heydon has hit out at suggestions that Ireland's position on Mercosur was influenced by its nitrates derogation's extension.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

Cracks appearing in coalition stance on Mercosur

A vote on Mercosur is still set to take place on Friday, with EU ambassadors voting on the deal in Brussels.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Taoiseach must clarify comments on Mercosur

Fears that backroom deal could sell out Ireland's beef and poultry farmers.

NEWS 30 December 2025

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

With derogation worries eased until the end of 2028, dairy farmers will have some comfort in investing again. The farm's milking parlour is a good place to start.

MILK QUALITY 30 December 2025

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