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Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards
Tipperary farm awarded top prize at the Quality Milk Awards
The Ryan Family from Moyne, Thurles were the overall winners of the 2025 National Dairy Council and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

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Sowing mental wellbeing in farming
UCD’s Agri Mental Health Group hopes to put farmers' mental health to the forefront of the conversation, working on driving research and awareness

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

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Genetic gain in dairy cows has increased rapidly in recent years, report shows
The average EBI has increased by €188 in the last 20 years, with the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation reporting this translates to an additional €376 per lactation for dairy farmers

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

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TirlĂĄn and Dairygold apply the largest reductions to milk price
They cited a decline in butter and cheese prices as a major factor in the decreased September milk price

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

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Cattle up 53.8% in agricultural price index for August 2025
The latest Agricultural Price Index reports the biggest output price going to cattle and the highest input price being fertilisers in the 12 months to August 2025.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

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Farmers say supermarkets' cutting milk prices is a PR campaign to lure shoppers
Following price cuts from major retailers on their milk prices, farming organisations fear a price war at the expense of Irish farmers.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Side view of young vet clinician in labcoat touching nose of purebred dairy cow
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, 13 Oct, 2025

Nitrates, milk prices and TB top of the agenda at this year’s National Dairy Show
Nitrates, milk prices and TB top of the agenda at this year’s National Dairy Show
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told dairy farmers that his government will continue to press the European Commission on the future of Ireland’s nitrates derogation as one of its “key priorities.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Dairy farm cows indoor in the shed
Brian Reidy: Remember, no one can feed a dry cow for free
At the current milk price, if cows are in good condition, keep them milking, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

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New NFS Farm Enterprise Data Dashboards launched
Teagasc has launched their new NFS Farm Enterprise Data Dashboard along with the finalised publication of the 2024 National Farm Survey

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits 
Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits 
It was a miserable 48 hours as the rain returned with a bang during storm Amy

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers
Tirlán launch €15m Generational Renewal Programme for next generation of farmers
A new programme aims to support family succession and generational renewal with existing co-op suppliers and new entrants. 

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

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Total cattle numbers at an almost 12-year low
According to a provisional report by the CSO, the total number of cattle in Ireland is at a 12-year low, with farming organisations citing several factors

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

New Animal Health Ireland hoof health programme launched
New Animal Health Ireland hoof health programme launched
In an attempt to curb the €145m annual loss caused by lameness in the national dairy herd, AHI has launched its new Hoof HealthCheck Programme

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Bluetongue high-alert period coming to an end
Bluetongue virus still circulates widely in mainland Europe, reported for the first time this year in Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Wexford woman reaches final of EU innovation award for female farmers
Wexford woman reaches final of EU innovation award for female farmers
This year’s theme highlights farmers leading the transition to more sustainable water use and management

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Alfalfa silage and thermometer
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, 29 Sep, 2025

Signpost: Strong grass growth keeps cows out full-time in October
Signpost: Strong grass growth keeps cows out full-time in October
Cows are currently milking 16.2 litres per day at 4.8% fat and 4.14% protein, which is 1.49kg milk solids per cow. Cows are receiving 16kg of grass and 4kg of meal in the parlour

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

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Farm organisations criticise 'wholly disproportionate' milk price cuts which will wipe €1,500 off cheques
The ICMSA said: 'We’d like to draw attention to the very obvious discrepancy that has the co-ops telling farmers that they’re ‘locked-in’ to forward prices when farmers point to a rising market, while often the very same co-ops seem to be able to opt out very easily of the ‘forward price straitjacket’ in a falling market.'

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Dairy cow waiting to be milked
Economic Breeding Index drops by €97 with new updates
The ICBF has said farmers “just have to recalibrate their thinking” when it comes to the lower figures.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Black and white dairy cow grazing contentedly relaxed and happy while other cows graze behind. Methane and greenhouse gases a bi
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

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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Brian Reidy: What are your feeding options for stock for the coming winter?
As we head into October, attention will turn to preparing for housing and the winter-feeding plan

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Cows Feeding in a Modern Barn
Improving feed utilisation in winter diets
Feed utilisation refers to how efficiently animals convert the feed they consume into productive outputs such as body weight gain

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Agriculture study to help form economic strategy for Cork County Council
Agriculture study to help form economic strategy for Cork County Council
The study will focus on the true value of agriculture, especially the dairy sector, to the region

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan
Martin Heydon not looking for 'a pat on the back' on his TB plan
No one is questioning the science behind the agriculture minister's action plan, but farming organisations are still not entirely convinced 

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

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