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Six changes to Tirlán’s board at next co-op AGM

There are six current members of the Tirlán board who will retire this year at the co-op's AGM.

NEWS 9 March 2026

Six changes to Tirlán’s board at next co-op AGM

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Watch: four-week-old Belgian Blue calf hits €2,090 in Carrigallen

Watch: four-week-old Belgian Blue calf hits €2,090 in Carrigallen

MARKETS 9 March 2026

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

Dairy Management: weather is mixed for the week ahead

MANAGEMENT 9 March 2026

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

PEDIGREE 8 March 2026

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

British dairy herd falls to 10-year low

NEWS 8 March 2026

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TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

Applications submitted under tranche nine and which were unsuccessful for selection in either tranche nine or 10 can be resubmitted until Friday 13 March 2026.

SCHEMES 4 March 2026

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia review, fertiliser prices and field work

Farm Tech Talk: Bord Bia review, fertiliser prices and field work

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team discuss the potential impact of the conflict in Iran on fertiliser and energy prices, the outcome of the IFA–Bord Bia stand-off, and the field work.

PODCAST 4 March 2026

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Bluetongue: shackles to come off north-south live trade on Friday

Veterinary authorities north and south have agreed a derogation from certain veterinary certification requirements that had prevented livestock movements.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Ornua PPI dips marginally in February

Ornua PPI dips marginally in February

Ornua said that its February PPI points to a stabilisation in dairy market returns.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Crunch time for North Cork Creameries

Crunch time for North Cork Creameries

The embattled co-op is seeking bank funding to invest in the waste water treatment plant to make it compliant.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy markets continue to recover, with the GDT auction increasing by 5.7% this week and further gains in the spot market.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Dairy Management: fine weather brings out the cows

Dairy Management: fine weather brings out the cows

The first settled spell of good weather since cows started calving means farmers are playing catchup with key tasks writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 4 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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