Agri-Business
Tirlán has confirmed it has sold 12 million shares in Glanbia plc, following its announcement yesterday that it intended to make the sale.
Dairy
Many farmers will look to begin serving repeating cows in the coming weeks. In order to maximise results, keeping momentum will be key.
Beef
Over 220,000 cattle (including calves) have been exported from Ireland in the first five months of this year.
Tirlán today (Thursday, June 11) confirmed plans to sell part of its shareholding - up to 12 million shares - in Glanbia plc.
Lakeland Dairies has announced the price it will pay to farmer suppliers for May milk.
Farmers across Munster have been urged to 'wrap it pink' with silage season 2026 underway to help fund life‑saving breast cancer research.
Given the conditions, grass is still growing rapidly with growth rates still up and over 80kg DM)ha, but that means weeds are thriving too.
Pressure is mounting on farms across the country as continued rainfall is delaying June farm work, with heavy downpours across the country.
Building resilient and competitive farm systems was the focus of the Farming for a Better Future Open Day in Co. Wexford.
Shrinking profit margins mean milk supply growth is "no longer economically viable" for Irish farmers, according to Rabobank.
Bovine TB
England plans to achieve officially bovine TB-free status by 2038 under a new strategy, with hopes of a vaccine for the disease by 2030.
Dairy News
The VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre hosted more than 100 stakeholders in Teagasc Moorepark this week for a future breeding conference.
Entries are now open for the fourth annual National Dairy Awards, which will be held at the Midlands Park Hotel on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Cattle Trade
Agriland spoke to Kilkenny Mart auctioneer George Candler to hear his perspective on the the cattle trade and its challenges and uncertainty.
Ballymoney Show
Ballymoney Show 2026 enjoyed a record turnout of sheep. The young handlers’ competitions particularly exemplified this fact.
As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost.
Dairy farmers are getting the opportunity this week to see how Fleckvieh dairy cows are adding value to farm systems in Ireland.
According to data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), 614,527 handheld AI serves were recorded during the month of May.
Figures from the CSO show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different story across the water in Britain.
Grass
There is a lot of slurry and chemical fertiliser to be spread in the coming month, but farmers must not forget about sulphur.
Dairy Focus
Ger and Enda Armstrong are milking 137 cows in partnership in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, with a strong focus on breeding and grassland management.
A board member of the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has announced his resignation.
Just three companies of a ranked 23 reported methane reductions for 2024 or 2025, with Danone leading the way.
