Dairy
Kinisla has announced that a payment of 1.3c/L will be paid on milk supplied under its milk supply contract from January to April.
The Lakeland Dairies Board has today (Tuesday, August 11) agreed to increase the price for milk for the month of July.
Bluetongue
Scotland has recorded its first-ever case of bluetongue after the virus was detected in an animal in the south-west of the country.
Succession
Carbery Group has today (Tuesday, August 11) launched Shared Futures, a generational renewal programme.
Beef
The EU has moved to reclassify bluetongue virus under its animal disease laws, which is expected to result in less mandatory restrictions.
The red genes competing in dairy ring two were a real crowd pleaser at the recent Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock show.
Top quality cows, heifers, calves and handlers took to the ring in Tullamore as the Senior Championship title heads to Co. Cork.
Agri-Business
MEP Barry Cowen has called on the government to ensure that the livestock transport services of Irish Ferries are retained.
Research
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.
Good weather largely prevailed for the well-attended 2026 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show, including the Parade of Champions.
There was some movement amongst the co-op for the month of June, as five processors increased their base price offerings.
With showers forecast for the week ahead, reseeding may be back on the cards for many farmers across the country.
Good calving starts months before the first calf ever arrives on farm by preparing the sheds before things get hectic once again.
At this stage of the lactation, farmers should be body condition scoring their herd to ensure everything is in order after breeding.
Thousands of people from across Ireland and further afield are set to flock to the Butterfield Estate in Blueball for the Tullamore Show.
Dairy Focus
Patrick Fortune is maintaining strong farm performance figures despite the current drought conditions in Co. Wexford.
As cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) rise rapidly across England and Wales, farmers are being urged to vaccinate their livestock.
The average farm needs to be feeding three to three and a half bales in the current conditions, according to Tirlán nutritionist Brian Harte.
Independent Ireland will host a public meeting in Athlone next week to discuss the "growing crisis facing Ireland’s livestock export sector".
Some of the country's elite dairy stock will be on display this Sunday (August 9) at the Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show.
Podcast
In recent weeks, cases of bluetongue have significantly increased in parts of England and Wales,...
Macra has warned that Brittany Ferries' decision on livestock transport from Ireland is "another blow to competition" for Irish farmers
Dairy News
Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 1.05 million litres in June 2026, according to the CSO.
