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<p>A Norwegian co-op has paused use of Bovaer amongst milk suppliers pending the conclusion of the Danish investigation. File photo</p>

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Norwegian co-op pauses use of Bovaer with suppliers

It follows claims from Danish farmers that using the methane-reducing supplement has caused adverse side-effects on their herds

<p>Karen Sugrue Hennessy, the newly appointed independent non-executive director of Dairygold.</p>

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Dairygold appoints Kilkenny native to its board

<p>ICMSA call out factories 'scaremongering' farmers over pricing in live and slaughter trade.</p>

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Factories' ‘scaremongering’ tactics deserves ‘all guns blazing’ rebuff by farmers, says ICMSA

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

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Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

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Organic farming scheme now open for applications

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

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Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Fresh produce

Co-ops slash October milk prices citing oversupply in global market

Co-ops have decided to further reduce their milk prices for October, with some milk suppliers experiencing a reduction of up to 4cpl

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Bovaer producer working with Danish authorities over animal health concerns

Following reports of concern regarding cattle health an investigation is currently ongoing In Denmark into the feed supplement proven to reduce methane, Bovaer.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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Milk and crop prices have dropped by more than 11% in the past year, CSO reports

Both milk and crop prices have seen significant drops of over 11% in the Agricultural Output Price Index for September 2025, published by the CSO

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Agriculture and Dairy Cows

Stock keepers urged to review dosing plans as hoose risk increases

When choosing products, it’s essential to check the label and determine the life stage the flukicide targets

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Ireland returns to bottom of European milk price table in September

Ireland returns to bottom of European milk price table in September

The comparison looks at the price paid for milk by 16 milk processors across Europe, and at prices in Switzerland, New Zealand and the USA

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Teagasc dairy conference heads for Tipperary and Cavan

Teagasc dairy conference heads for Tipperary and Cavan

The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Pathways to Progress’

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

dry cow therapy

Measure twice, dry once — AHI's top 10 tips for a successful dry cow period

The dry period is one of the most important phases in the dairy calendar, writes Dr Finola McCoy, AHI CellCheck Programme Manager, as she shares her top 10 tips to get your herd off to the right start for the next lactation

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Tirlán to invest €126m in whey protein facility

Tirlán to invest €126m in whey protein facility

Tirlán plans to invest €126m in the Ballyragget site in Kilkenny for a state-of-the-art whey processing facility to be operational by mid-2027

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Compensation delays compounding TB stress for farmers

Compensation delays compounding TB stress for farmers

Almost €10.5m has been paid in compensation by Q3 this year but the ICMSA say delays in payments is compounding stress on farmers locked down with TB.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Cows eating hay in a barn in a row for feeding time, head through bars

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, 17 Nov, 2025

Freshly processed milk

ICMSA call out 'utterly destructive' milk price drops as Lakeland cut theirs by 4cpl

Lakeland Dairies began reducing milk prices in July

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Silage clamp on a dairy farm in England, United Kingdom

Brian Reidy: The causes and cures for heating in grass silage

Moulds can thrive in silage that’s not well managed, worsening the problem, advises independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Teagasc dairy conference heads for Tipperary and Cavan

Teagasc dairy conference heads for Tipperary and Cavan

Teagasc dairy conference 2025 aims to update farmers on markets and policy issues

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Selective focus shot of milk bottling factory

Stephen Cadogan: Fine weather, full tanks and falling prices — the dairy paradox of 2025

Unfortunately, the world is suddenly awash with milk supplies, so the price of dairy products and of milk must fall

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Female doctor giving vaccine to a male patient

Merchants fear fallout as anti-parasitic rule change looms

Central Statistics Office data indicates that Ireland's veterinary medicines market is worth about €400m annually

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Storage of manure

How much more slurry storage will I need under the new Nitrates Action Programme?

To give farmers time to plan and invest in additional storage, the new requirements will not come into effect until October 1, 2028

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

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ICMSA: Derogation farmers “are the most inspected and supervised in the State”

During EU Environment Commissioner Roswall's recent visit to Ireland the ICMSA appealed directly to her on behalf of Irish derogation farmers.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Precious produce

Domestic milk intake up almost 400 million litres compared to 2024

It comes despite dairy cow numbers being on the decline in the past few years

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

Farm hazardous waste collection days announced

The Department of Agriculture has announced six farm hazardous waste collection days over the next few weeks in Clare, Meath, Cork, Tipperary, Mayo, and Kerry

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Limousine Cattle eating silage grass through a gate in a shed at a farm UK

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, 10 Nov, 2025

Commissioner: Farmers’ environmental work ‘not in vain’ as derogation talks intensify

Commissioner: Farmers’ environmental work ‘not in vain’ as derogation talks intensify

European environment commissioner Jessika Roswall said she hoped to 'consider the request for the derogation positively'

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Losing derogation will be catastrophic, IFA meeting told

Losing derogation will be catastrophic, IFA meeting told

The Irish Farmers’ Association Nitrates Derogation meeting heard that a loss of derogation would incur an average reduction of €43,500 to a family farm income if stocking rates are forced to drop

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

No deal yet when it comes to derogation - Heydon

Minister Heydon was met with a 1,000 plus crowd at the IFA's Nitrates Derogation national meeting at Corrin Mart, Fermoy.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Paula Hynes: The day our daughter took a calf to school

Paula Hynes: The day our daughter took a calf to school

Georgie had a chance to share her passion for dairy showing at school with Kalani before the mid-term break, while Paula got ready for holidays, farmer-style

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist

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, 03 Nov, 2025

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