Dairying

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

A doubling of ring-fenced funds from 3% to 6% is an enticement for young farmers, but it is undermined by the proposed CAP budget being cut by over 20%.

NEWS 2 July 2026

Analysis: EU needs to show brighter future for young farmers

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Fewer new entrants to dairy having no impact on volume

Fewer new entrants to dairy having no impact on volume

NEWS 6 May 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

Agri jobs: three farm assistants sought on Limerick dairy farm

L2 7 February 2026

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

My Farming Week: Cheryl Poole, Craanford, Gorey, Co Wexford

NEWS 10 December 2025

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Dairy has no future without more young people – Kerry

Dairy has no future without more young people – Kerry

The importance of generation renewal in dairy farming to the wider community and not just the sector was one of the topics addressed by KDI CEO Pat Murphy at the recent Listowel Food Fair.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Ryans from Moyne, Thurles, winners of Quality Milk Awards

Ryans from Moyne, Thurles, winners of Quality Milk Awards

The Centenary Thurles suppliers took home the top accolade at ceremony in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Co Kilkenny.

NEWS 20 August 2025

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

A novel dairy partnership in Mayo

Donal Ronayne and Liam Trench are farming in partnership and representing Aurivo in the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

GRASS & FEEDING 20 August 2025

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

Dempsey at Large: joining the dots

What is not clear is how much of this fall in beef output is related to the spike in world cereal prices following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

VIEWPOINTS 20 August 2025

New research to examine role of technology and labour in dairying

New research to examine role of technology and labour in dairying

The PhD research will examine the experiences and challenges faced by employees.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Milking 1,250 cows on a new farm in NZ

Zac Elkin from Craigantlet in Co Down is managing a dairy farm in Canterbury, New Zealand.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Regulatory uncertainty putting young people off – Dairy Industry Ireland

Uncertainty over the nitrate derogation is putting young farmers off investing for the future, according to Dairy Industry Ireland boss Conor Mulvihill.

NEWS 20 August 2025

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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