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Ornua CEO warns own-brand butter risks long-term value of Irish dairy

Ornua CEO Conor Galvin said that if retail butter prices are lower, it will be a challenge to maintain the premium that Kerrygold is sold at.

NEWS 13 October 2026

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‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

NEWS 29 September 2026

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

NEWS 16 September 2026

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

Covid cucumber project that 'got out of hand' leads to Young Farmer of the Year

NEWS 9 September 2026

New EIP aims to join the dots in organic supply chain

New EIP aims to join the dots in organic supply chain

New EIP aims to join the dots in organic supply chain

NEWS 28 August 2026

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Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Succession talks forced by new UK inheritance tax

Looking ahead at the future of agriculture in the UK, Williams said she likes to look at it with a glass half full, however there are a number of challenges.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

The main argument being put forward by Tirlán is that by filling the order with Costco, they are displacing New Zealand butter.

VIEWPOINTS 1 July 2026

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

Bord Bia encourages young people to eat more Irish beef as sales drop

It marks Bord Bia’s first campaign promoting quality assured beef in Ireland since 2020.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

UK retail sales to 12 July show a small decline in purchase volumes but more money spent.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

Call for new supermarkets with discounted food

People before Profit want to see subsidised supermarkets paid for by taxing retail giants.

DEALER 1 July 2026

Macroom Buffalo: handing over the reins

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 1 July 2026

Five cooked ham products recalled due to possible listeria

Five cooked ham products recalled due to possible listeria

Consumers are being advised not to consume the batches listed below, with a use-by-date of 16 July 2026.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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