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

<p>(Left to right): Nick Holt-Martyn of the UK-based 'The Dairy Group'; Ciaran Aylward of Ornua and facilitator Helen Carroll in the Milk Price panel, at the 75th Annual ICMSA AGM. Picture: Don Moloney</p>

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Milk prices expected to improve in first half of 2026

Farmers asked the panel at the ICMSA's AGM how the Irish family farm model is expected to survive until the market recovers

<p>Georgie Hynes competing at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair in December 2024.</p>

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Paula Hynes: The North's Bluetongue scare has given us a dose of the Winter Fair blues

<p>Bluetongue is a viral disease affecting cattle, sheep, goats deer, llamas and alpacas.</p>

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ieExplains: What is bluetongue and should farmers be worried?

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Bluetongue suspected in Northern Ireland

Micheál Martin: ‘Distance to go yet’ as EU signals support for derogation extension

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Micheál Martin: ‘Distance to go yet’ as EU signals support for derogation extension

Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

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Nitrates derogation could see an extension of three years

Brian Reidy

Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

Farmers facing higher costs with new antiparasitic rules, says ICSA

The ICSA have warned that farmers are already seeing antiparasitics increase in prices with the looming rule change in December

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

The Greenland Ice Sheet, Facing Global Warming, Is Melting

John Gibbons: A big freeze could turn the Irish into climate refugees

We should reflect on 'get-tough' proposals on immigration: If the Amoc currents that moderate Ireland’s climate fail, temperatures will plunge, making grass-based agriculture impossible

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Animal Health Ireland announce details of next series of CalfCare Roadshow

Animal Health Ireland announce details of next series of CalfCare Roadshow

The roadshows will run from December 8, 2025, to January 22, 2026

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with increasing values, economic recovery and business improving after crisis and other catast

Irish agri-food exports increase in value by 65% in a decade

Irish agri-food exports reach over 190 markets worldwide and account for 8.6% of Irish goods exported

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Milk in the Making

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

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Dairygold appoints Kilkenny native to its board

Dairygold appoints Kilkenny native to its board

Karen Sugrue Hennessy has been appointed as an independent non-executive director for Dairygold's 12-person board and will step into the roll in January

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Meat industry,meats hanging in the cold store. Cattles cut and hanged on hook in a slaughterhouse. Halal cutting.

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

The ICMSA have called on farmers to 'call their bluff' when it comes to factories utilising 'scaremonger' tactics in an effort to control the live and slaughter trade

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

Buttimer family named winners of the Carbery Milk Awards

The Buttimer family farm, which supplies Lisavaird Co-op, was named the overall winner of the 2025 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards.

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

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Organic farming scheme now open for applications

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said funding of €58.6m was allocated in the budget to support organic farmers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Minister Noel Grealish promotes Irish agri-food in Mexico

Mr Grealish travelled to Mexico this week in light of the pending free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, and to promote Irish agri-food

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

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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

Ireland flag on bar chart concept with decreasing values, concept of economic crisis, politics conflicts, war concept with flag

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

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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

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