Dairy
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) is set to hold an event next week targeted at 'future-proofing Ireland’s white gold’.
Public perception of Irish dairy is "moving in the right direction" but more work is needed, the National Dairy Council (NDC) CEO said.
Agri-Business
Kerrygold owner Ornua has announced the launch of its 2027 graduate programme, which is now open to applications.
DII has launched what it calls a new strategy to cut dairy farm emissions by 25% and processor emissions by 35% by 2030.
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.
Agri Politics
The EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement could benefit the Irish dairy sector, according to Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh.
The EU-Australia trade deal brings a "positive outlook" for the dairy sector, according to European dairy trade association, Eucolait.
European dairy trade association Eucolait said it "celebrates" the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Authorities in China have said that the period of its investigation into so-called 'subsidies' paid to the EU dairy sector will be extended.
The dairy sector is "not in good health" according to the European Milk Board (EMB), as it demands...
N.Ireland
AIB’s head of corporate banking in Northern Ireland has commented on the decision to include farm land within the remit of inheritance tax.
The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability was recently adopted by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit
Innovation is the driving force that will enable the dairy sector the International Dairy Federation (IDF) outgoing president has said.
The EU Commission has challenged an investigation taken by China into subsidies paid under certain EU schemes to dairy producers.
China has begun an investigation into subsidies paid to European dairy farmers, with one Irish farm scheme specifically cited.
Farm organisations have warned that Tirlán's move to seek redundancies could signal a "massive restructuring" of the dairy sector.
Dairy News
The Kerry Dairy Ireland chief executive said the Irish dairy industry must concentrate on adding value to milk in the coming years.
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative
The government is "committed" to maintaining the nitrates derogation past 2025, according to Minister Charlie McConalogue.
1,500 consumers in Ireland were surveyed by the European Milk Forum, which found that dairy remains a popular staple in the Irish diet.
A plan to make 500 work permits available for the dairy sector is "under active consideration" by the Department of Enterprise.
Dairy Industry Ireland has called for "fair policy and funding" in order to meet the emissions reduction target for agriculture.
The CEO of the National Dairy Council (NDC) has told a conference in Co. Cork that this is the beginning of the end of cheap food culture.
