2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (488+ words) A prestigious award-winning animal, Eedy Doorman Fame, has just become Ireland's highest classified cow. The Co. Cork cow, who stems from the Helen family's Eedy herd, was awarded the exceptional classification score of EX97 max. She is the first cow to…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (523+ words) The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) had a very successful 2025/2026 academic year in terms of the work it carries out in schools, based on all engagement metrics. That is according to DCNI chief executive, Ian Stevenson. He said: “This…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (360+ words) Dairygold today (Thursday, July 9) confirmed plans to restructure its UK cheese business, launching a sale process for its Leeds operation and a closure consultation on its Crewe facility. Dairygold’s UK business currently includes a soft cheese facility in Leeds and…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (521+ words) Global dairy trade continues to grow at a steady pace of around 2% per year, but the underlying dynamics are shifting, according to a new report and the World Dairy Map from RaboResearch. Europe remains the leading exporter but is gradually…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (298+ words) There is never too much dairy stock moving through marts at this time of the year, but the few that are seem to be making relatively strong prices. Gortatlea Mart in Co. Kerry held a dairy sale in conjunction with…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (483+ words) Managing the impact of volatility now constitutes the most significant challenge impacting on every farming business in Northern Ireland. This is according to Rodney Brown, head of agri-business at Danske Bank. He explained: "Farm gate prices continue to reflect the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (518+ words) A Holstein third calver was crowned the Dairy Champion at Newry Show 2026 amid the highest ever entry of cattle for the competition. Ernevale Alligator Rosina EX 92 was jointly exhibited by David Simpson from Lisburn and Andrew Patterson from Antrim. Simpson…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (542+ words) First cut silage is fully wrapped up with many farmers now eyeing up second cuts, if it has not been done already. First cut is generally the best quality cut, with second and third crops used to bulk up fodder…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (190+ words) May 29, 2026 4:00 pm If you are a dairy farmer, and want to be in with a chance of winning of voucher valued at €100 to use with the Lucky Day promotions, we want to hear from you! As a dairy farmer, you…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (449+ words) May 29, 2026 9:12 am The merger between two of Europe’s – and the world’s – largest dairy companies has received the green light from regulators. Danish and Swedish company Arla Foods, and German company DMK-Group, which both separately sit within the top 20 dairy companies…...