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On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

Sarah Walsh and Michael O' Donovan analyse a recent long-term study of different perennial ryegrass varieties carried out on commercial farms.

RESEEDING 29 July 2026

On farm performance of perennial ryegrass varieties

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Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

Co-ops' conflicting US butter strategies risk milk price – ICMSA

NEWS 29 July 2026

€175m in rural water funding announced

€175m in rural water funding announced

NEWS 27 July 2026

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

Ensuring the next generation has the passion and opportunity to farm

NEWS 22 July 2026

Tirlán names eight dairy farms for new knowledge transfer programme

Tirlán names eight dairy farms for new knowledge transfer programme

Tirlán names eight dairy farms for new knowledge transfer programme

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery sets milk price for June

Carbery's stability fund contribution will remain at 2.0c/l ex-VAT for the month of June.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

Over four years, the programme will support improvements for Dairygold suppliers in areas such as grass utilisation, milk solids production, breeding performance, fertility and profitability.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Dairy markets remain under pressure. However, steady demand for protein is helping to offset some of the weakness in other product categories, Tirlán chair Ger O’Brien said.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

Irish Hereford Prime launches new bonus scheme for beef farmers

In September, Hereford Prime will have a new breed bonus with an additional 10c/kg paid on top of the existing 10/kg for Hereford sired heifers and steers.

MARKETS 14 July 2026

JBS pulls back from net-zero commitment

JBS pulls back from net-zero commitment

Revised JBS emissions strategy excludes scope 3 emissions, while debate is ongoing about banning use of antibiotics in animal feed.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Kinisla milk price remains unchanged for June

Kinisla milk price remains unchanged for June

High temperatures across Europe are providing some support to the market, as concerns over the effects on milk production are helping to offset reports of elevated stocks, Kinisla said.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Study shows exceptionally strong public support for farmers in Ireland

Study shows exceptionally strong public support for farmers in Ireland

Interviews found widespread acceptance among farmers that sustainability and emissions reduction are needed.

NEWS 14 July 2026

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