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A collection of the latest news, views and analysis from the farming desk on the topic of Dairy.

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Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show
Farm, food and fun draw more than 40,000 to Cork Summer Show
Over 40,000 people attended the 220TH Cork Summer Show with live milking demonstrations, sheep shearing, showing, horticultural and cooking demonstrations.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition
New EPA report finds 54% of monitored rivers in acceptable biological condition
Three water bodies in Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary are classified as being in 'bad' condition

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Food sector uncertainty around the world accelerates in 2026
Rising prices, increasing use in GLP-1 medicines, geopolitical disruptions and climate pressures have all contributed to the new phase of uncertainty for the food and beverage sector

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Food, drink, nutrition and climate tech exports made €16.98bn in 2025
Enterprise Ireland hosted its fourth annual Food Innovation Summit at Croke Park and reported a 5% growth amounting to €16.98bn generated in food, drink, nutrition and climate tech

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

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Irish climate policy could cut protein access for 469,000, UCC Teagasc study reveals
Ireland is specialised in milk and meat production, which are protein sources with a significantly higher digestibility level than plant-based protein

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies
Bord Bia governance review did not address central issue of controversy, say farming bodies
The IFA, ICMSA, and ICSA respond to the Bord Bia governance review with some requesting urgent meetings with minister of agriculture, Martin Heydon

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Freshly processed milk
April milk price experiences drop of more than 23%
Motor fuels have seen the largest spike in annual percentage change, which increased by 43.3% when compared to April 2025 figures

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society
‘Wrap it Pink’ for the Irish Cancer Society
The 'Wrap it Pink' campaign by Dairygold supporting the Irish Cancer Society enters its 12th year with farmers encouraged to buy pink silage bale wrap to donate to the society

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Milking parlor
EU milk prices fall for 10th consecutive month
Rabobank predicts global milk production will decline due to low prices and rising input costs, impacting farmers and rebalancing dairy markets

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
Plan your journey: Cork Summer Show improves traffic measures
An extended bus route and free shuttle bus services will run over June 20 and 21 to help ease traffic burdens in and around Curraheen Stadium for the Cork Summer Show

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Satellite-powered grass measurement tech launched by new partnership
Proveye and Grassland Agro have announced a new partnership which will utilise satellite imagery and AI interpretation to deliver continuous grass growth data and measurements

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Female veterinarian at work
Animal Health Ireland programme offers 26,000 free vet consultations for farmers
The Targeted Advisory Service for Animal Health will open for registration from 11am on June 17

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Connecting consumers with farming: Agri Aware at Cork Summer Show
Agri Aware hopes to connect Cork Summer Show visitors with agriculture to highlight its crucial role in Ireland with live demos and panel discussions.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Farmer Receiving A Delivery Of Nitrogen Sulphur Fertiliser To A Sustainable Farm.
MEP calls for support package following 71% fertiliser price hike
The EU Commission have dipped into CAP crisis reserves to pad the fertiliser support fund for EU farmers to €500m following a price hike of 71% in April 2026 compared to 2024 figures

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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Department announces two BISS correction opportunities
Farmers are being advised that there will be two opportunities to correct Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based scheme applications without penalty over the coming weeks

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Digitising dairy: How Ireland’s first sheep cheese producer kept up with the modern world
Sean Fitzgerald, a pioneer in sheep cheese production in Ireland, has become a recent digital convert in order to keep up with the times and imrpove his artisan cheese business

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Summit analyses future of breeding for Irish dairy industry
Summit analyses future of breeding for Irish dairy industry
Vistamilk hosted the Dairy Breeding Summit, which had over 100 stakeholders in attendance, questioning what the future of Irish dairy breeding might look like.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Doctor examine senior man patient at home.
GP shortages threaten rural healthcare
The national shortage of GPs in Ireland has become a real problem in rural areas and has been compounded by the 30% emigration rate of newly qualified GPs

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Irish adults want a healthy, balanced diet, but convenience still influences choice, survey finds
Irish adults want a healthy, balanced diet, but convenience still influences choice, survey finds
The National Dairy Council published the results of a survey of Irish adults' attitudes to breakfast following the announcement of a three-year partnership between the NDC and Sport Ireland Institute

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Strategies to ensure competitiveness in Irish agriculture needed, farming body says
Strategies to ensure competitiveness in Irish agriculture needed, farming body says
ICOS has called for strategic collaboration to ensure Irish agriculture remains competitive within the global market

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Herd Of Young Inquistive Jersey Cows
June: A checkpoint in the season 
While heat detection, AI timing, and semen handling are often questioned first, nutrition is frequently a contributing factor, particularly during the transition from peak to mid-lactation, writes Laura O'Connell.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Two cows, livestock rutting, side view, black and white playful authentic heifer
Heifer-rearing: Why 22-24 months remains the key target for calving
Efficient heifer rearing provides a sound platform for the herd's future, while not hitting growth and fertility milestones will result in poorer herd performance

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

How the gym bros become the saviours of Irish dairy
How the gym bros become the saviours of Irish dairy
Protein boom creates major opportunity for the dairy industry

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Farm tractor and mower cutting hay field at sunset in Scottish farmland
Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist
Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
Irish suppliers win M&S Awards at Bord Bia Bloom 2026
Three Irish suppliers, Conollys Eggs, Killowen Yoghurts, and Keelings have received awards for their stand-out produce at this year's M&S Select Farm Awards

Fri, 29 May, 2026

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