Dairy
Tirlán has announced the eight dairy farm families that have been selected as inaugural 'Lighthouse Farms'.
Greater compensation is needed to halt the declining numbers of liquid milk suppliers in the country, according to the IFA.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has seen a slight recovery after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, July 21).
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The average European standard milk price for May rose by €0.38, ending an 11-month-long run of reductions in rates paid by processors.
The department has issued a reminder to farmers and advisers over the flexibility in place for crude protein limits in animal feed.
Dairy processor Carbery Group has confirmed its milk price for supplies in June, saying it will maintain its price.
Dairy News
The number of farmers in liquid milk production decreased by a further 9% last year, the National Milk Agency report for 2025 shows.
Dairygold and Teagasc launched a programme to help Dairygold milk suppliers build profitable, sustainable and resilient dairy businesses.
Agri-Business
Dairy processor Carbery Group has announced the appointment of John O’Brien as chair of the company, taking over from Vincent O'Donovan.
Beef
When it comes to looking at the CBV of a calf, "what you don't want to do is give a five-star price for a one-star calf".
Kinisla has said that any audits or inspections carried out under its milk supply contract "would be carried out exceptionally".
The Dairygold board has increased the June Quoted Milk Price by 0.5c/L to 38c/L.
Tirlán has said it will pay a total of 38.08c/L for June milk supplies, in line with its previously announced three-month commitment.
The European Commission has chosen "the status quo" in its new evaluation of the Nitrates Directive, a farm organisation has claimed.
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A review of the EU Nitrates Directive, which governs farm manure limits and the nitrates derogation, has been published.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has said that questions need to be answered in light of concerning images.
The recent spells of hot weather across Europe may impact on milk flows, according to a new report from Ornua.
The ICMSA has claimed that average milk suppliers are "down thousands" in the first half of 2026, compared to last year.
Fonterra co-op has updated its forecast 2026/2027 farmgate milk Price following declining prices at recent Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auctions.
Breeding cattle and sheep from mainland Europe can be traded into Ireland, as long as they are...
A shipment of approximately 2,000 suckler bred bulls set sail from Belview Port in Co. Waterford this week destined for Algeria.
Agriland asked DAFM for a situation update on the trade of breeding cattle and sheep directly between ROI and GB.
