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Celebrating 50 years of Irish farmhouse cheese and its newest stars

Fifty years after her first cheesemaking experiments, the sector Veronica Steele helped create has transformed Ireland's farming and food culture.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Celebrating 50 years of Irish farmhouse cheese and its newest stars

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Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

NEWS 30 September 2026

Entries open for 2026 Agri Guild Awards

Entries open for 2026 Agri Guild Awards

NEWS 29 September 2026

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

Farmers, retailers and food businesses recognised at organic awards

NEWS 24 September 2026

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

Watch: challenging year for Irish farmhouse and artisan cheese producers

NEWS 24 September 2026

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My Farming Week: How Kay O'Sullivan runs her Cork farm without buying ration

My Farming Week: How Kay O'Sullivan runs her Cork farm without buying ration

Kay was one of three farmers nominated for the best female organic farmer as part of the EU Organic Farmer Awards.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

Milking 81 cows and keeping evenings for family on a west Cork farm

The O'Donoghue family is representing Drinagh Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

All five children play their part on Cork family's 425-cow dairy farm

The Troy family is representing Kinisla Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Meet the nominees of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards are a celebration of all that is good about Irish dairy farming and dairy produce.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

Dad pays the feed bill, but Tom, 12, gets the milk cheque for his own two cows

The Loughrey family from Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, is representing Lakeland Dairies in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 September 2026

Cork woman among Europe’s best organic farmers

Cork woman among Europe’s best organic farmers

Organic suckler and beef farmer Kay O'Sullivan is one of three shortlisted for the best female organic farmer award in Europe.

NEWS 16 September 2026

RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

RDS announces the 40th anniversary of Forestry Awards

The prize fund for winners and runners-up is €16,000, with category winners also receiving the coveted RDS Silver Medal and specially commissioned trophies.

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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