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Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

A dairy farmer accused of animal welfare breaches has been given two weeks to respond to papers that could see him jailed, pending trial.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

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Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

Three farmers named on latest tax defaulters' list

NEWS 11 March 2026

Cronin resigns as North Cork CEO

Cronin resigns as North Cork CEO

NEWS 11 March 2026

ICMSA calls for ‘utter confusion’ over new TB rules to be addressed

ICMSA calls for ‘utter confusion’ over new TB rules to be addressed

ICMSA calls for ‘utter confusion’ over new TB rules to be addressed

NEWS 11 March 2026

Stronger calves best sellers in Ballymahon

Stronger calves best sellers in Ballymahon

Stronger calves best sellers in Ballymahon

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February milk price holds at Lakeland Dairies

February milk price holds at Lakeland Dairies

Lakeland Dairies has said that dairy markets continue to show signs of recovery. However, the latest geopolitical conflict will impact both supply and demand.

NEWS 10 March 2026

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

IFA calls on Department to change import rules for organic manure

At the moment, calculations for the amount of organic nutrients a farmer can import is based on the current year’s stocking rate.

NEWS 10 March 2026

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

Macra urges Government to ease pressure of rising energy costs on young people

“To support young people in living and working in rural Ireland, we need the Government to ease fuel taxes for the duration of the ongoing conflict,” according to Macra president Josephine O’Neill.

NEWS 10 March 2026

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

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

Dempsey at Large: the Goodman story

Dempsey at Large: the Goodman story

The Goodman story - it is ironic that his Polish beef suppliers are now paid more than his Irish ones, according to the latest Bord Bia market intelligence bulletin.

VIEWPOINTS 10 March 2026

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

Surge in first preferences for new veterinary courses on CAO

The CAO has reported a 198% increase in total mentions of veterinary medicine, with new courses in high demand, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 10 March 2026

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

An Taisce to seek judicial review of nitrates action programme

Proceedings also challenge the validity of the nitrates derogation granted last December.

NEWS 10 March 2026

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