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Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

Fresh concerns are emerging over the future of North Cork Creameries as the deal with Carbery Group stalls, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 10 March 2026

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

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Dempsey at Large: the Goodman story

Dempsey at Large: the Goodman story

VIEWPOINTS 10 March 2026

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

NEWS 10 March 2026

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

NEWS 10 March 2026

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries over job threats

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries over job threats

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with North Cork Creameries over job threats

NEWS 10 March 2026

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Irish grocery inflation holds at 6.8%

Irish grocery inflation holds at 6.8%

Latest data from Worldpanel shows retail price increases continue into 2026.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Beef tribunal takes centre stage in part two of Goodman series

Beef tribunal takes centre stage in part two of Goodman series

Part two of Goodman: too big to fail aired last night exploring how the activities of the business were investigated at the time and what happened next.

NEWS 9 March 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Nevan McKiernan was in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, for the Pedigree Cattle Breeders All-Star awards on Sunday 8 March.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

Two- and three-crop rules remain in place for majority of farmers

Here is a recap of crop diversification requirements for the season ahead. The rules are prohibitive but have to be enforced.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

Beef imports hit ‘shocking’ 10-year high of 40,000t last year – Aontú TD

Imports of Brazilian beef into Ireland jumped from 22t in 2016 to 172t last year.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Sheep price update: quotes up 10c/kg as numbers keep declining

Sheep price update: quotes up 10c/kg as numbers keep declining

Prices have moved above €8/kg, with groups and sellers handling higher numbers securing €8.10/kg, while higher-priced deals are going at the top end of the market.

MARKETS 9 March 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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