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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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Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

Five TDs set out what Budget 2027 should deliver for farmers

NEWS 30 September 2026

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

CBAM also hitting farm building costs

NEWS 23 September 2026

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

Pitfalls in applying for TAMS highlighted at Roscommon farm walk

BUILDINGS 16 September 2026

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

Key design elements when building a slatted sheep shed

PLOUGHING 12 September 2026

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Building a slurry tank? How to get more storage for your money

Building a slurry tank? How to get more storage for your money

Several design factors can make the difference between cost effectiveness per m³ of slurry storage.

PLOUGHING 3 July 2026

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

Dairy farmers required to record slurry movements to outblocks

The request is part of the new milking platform nutrient management requirement which requires farmers at certain stocking rates to move slurry or reduce the volume of fertiliser applied.

SCHEMES 3 July 2026

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

Cashflow set to hamper farm developments

After a lean year of farming, cashflow looks set to put a pause on farm yard developments, though some things still need addressing regardless.

FARM BUILDINGS 3 July 2026

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

Nitrates and slurry storage changes: time to plan ahead

A number of changes are coming into place over the next couple of years for derogation and dairy farmers, which were explained at the inaugural Tirlán lighthouse farm walk.

NEWS 3 July 2026

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview report for 46 catchments due next month

Overview reports for the 46 main catchments will be soon available for derogation farmers, but detailed mini-catchment assessments aren't likely for eighteen months

NEWS 3 July 2026

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

High costs stressed in IFA budget submission

Volatility and the high cost of doing business are dominant themes in the IFA's proposal package for Budget 2027.

NEWS 3 July 2026

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

‘Heavy capital investment’ needed to meet new slurry storage rules

Dairy Industry Ireland has unveiled a new pathway for sustainable dairy out to 2030.

NEWS 3 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.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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