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Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

More than one-in-five dairy farmers reduced their dairy cow numbers in 2026.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

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Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

Cash is tight on dairy farms, say banks

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

Dairy markets stable again this week

Dairy markets stable again this week

MARKETS 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

Dale Farm takes top spot in August league

Dale Farm takes top spot in August league

Dale Farm takes top spot in August league

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 September 2026

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Tirlán hold on in 1m litre leagues

Tirlán hold on in 1m litre leagues

Prices paid to 1m litre suppliers in NI are compared across high, average and low solids milk

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2026

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

Troy family crowned at NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards

The Troys are milking 425 cows near Newtownshandrum, Co Cork. They were announced as winners of the 2026 NDC and Kerrygold quality milk awards.

NEWS 23 September 2026

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

European Commissioner to officially open FBD National Dairy Show

Cork native Michael McGrath will perform the official opening of the 2026 FBD National Dairy Show.

PEDIGREE 23 September 2026

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Bellair Estate dairy herd to go for auction

Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, will host the Bellair Estate dairy herd dispersal on Friday 25 September, commencing at noon.

PEDIGREE 23 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 23 September 2026

Tirlán floor price acting as a ‘ceiling’

Tirlán floor price acting as a ‘ceiling’

The ICMSA dairy chair believes the 'ceiling' price set by Tirlán is already below the market and will likely be at least 3c/l to 4c/l below it by Christmas.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Too much grass for autumn calving

Too much grass for autumn calving

Jessica Pollock runs a split spring and autumn calving dairy system outside Castlederg

FARMER WRITES 23 September 2026

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

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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