Daire Cregg

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The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

In part two of the series looking at the grass-fed standard and what it means for Irish dairy, Daire Cregg assesses the opportunities to capture more value for grass-fed products in the market.

MARKETS 30 September 2026

The search for the next Kerrygold in the grass-fed Irish dairy sector

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Dairy markets stable again this week

Dairy markets stable again this week

MARKETS 30 September 2026

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

Grazing conditions good as growth continues

GRASS & FEEDING 30 September 2026

Milk League: ArraTipp falls to the bottom

Milk League: ArraTipp falls to the bottom

Milk League: ArraTipp falls to the bottom

NEWS 30 September 2026

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Selecting bulls for winter milk

Selecting bulls for winter milk

Breeding time for autumn-calving herds is creeping up fast and allowing time to pick the right bulls is important, writes Daire Cregg.

WINTER MILK 23 September 2026

Winter Milk Focus Intro

Winter Milk Focus Intro

In this week's winter milk focus, we hear how costs have risen but so too have bonuses, what bulls to select for a winter milk herd and the latest research update from the Johnstown Castle herd.

WINTER MILK 23 September 2026

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Early dairy stock prices well back on 2025 values

Trade of dairy stock is starting to pick up with early indications that prices are well back on this time last year, writes Daire Cregg.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Dairy Trends: milk and commodity prices sluggish as supply picks up again

Dairy Trends: milk and commodity prices sluggish as supply picks up again

As milk supply picks up again in Europe after the drought, milk markets have slowed, with prices for three of the four commodities falling, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

Daire Cregg reports some of the key takeaways from a recent StoneX European dairy markets conference.

NEWS 23 September 2026

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

In the first of a two-part series on what constitutes grass-fed Irish dairy, Daire Cregg looks at what standards are in place, why they are there and who monitors them.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

How to manage grazing issues and high milk urea after drought

Daire Cregg looks at how farmers can deal with grazing issues caused by soured grass and what's causing high milk urea levels.

MANAGEMENT 23 September 2026

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For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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