Cashflow

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Dairy farmers are being advised to draw up a cashflow plan, which includes the predicted movement of money in to and out of the business.

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

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Inside Dairy Podcast: making the most of normal grass growth

Inside Dairy Podcast: making the most of normal grass growth

On this week's Inside Dairy Podcast, we discuss how drier and heavier farms can make the most of grass recovery and how to manage tight cashflows over the next month.

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With farming 'financially creaking', €11/t in fertiliser scheme is an 'insult'

With farming 'financially creaking', €11/t in fertiliser scheme is an 'insult'

ICMSA president Denis Drennan said that maximum permissible funding must be allocated for the fertiliser scheme and that if it relies solely on EU funding, farmers will receive just €11 per tonne.

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‘One-size-fits-all approach’ hampering bluetongue vaccination – ICMSA

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Smaller pack sizes will give all farmers ample opportunity to access vaccine without wasting money on product that is not used, the ICMSA said.

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Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

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Green diesel prices quoted to contractors are averaging €1.49/l this week, after a spike of 15c/l over a matter of days, FCI has said.

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Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Engage early if drought is drying up farm cashflow – Bank of Ireland

Loan repayment breaks, overdraft extensions and quick-apply flexible term loans are among the options Bank of Ireland said could alleviate cashflow challenges.

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‘Additional supports’ to be considered once fodder situation is known

‘Additional supports’ to be considered once fodder situation is known

Farmers have been urged by the Minister for Agriculture to take appropriate action on fodder supplies ahead of the winter period.

NEWS 21 July 2026

Watch: milking 1,000 cows in New Zealand

Watch: milking 1,000 cows in New Zealand

Dairy farmer and Nuffield scholar Jared Clarke was visiting Ireland as part of his international travels and shared some insights on farming in New Zealand.

MANAGEMENT 21 July 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.

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