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The Irish Farmers Journal provides expert and dedicated coverage of dairy farming news. Browse this page to keep informed on Irish dairy farming along with international dairy farming news.

Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers

Kerrygold is the second-biggest butter brand in the US, with Ornua stating that the US will remain a very important market.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Commission called on to shield EU dairy from US tariffs

"Dairy is not the problem here. Using it as a pawn only creates new problems on both sides of the Atlantic," the European Dairy Association has said.

NEWS 2 April 2025

'Brave steps' needed on TB - Lakeland Dairies meets Minister Heydon

Lakeland Dairies’ chair Niall Matthews sat down with Minister Heydon and spoke about the issues that affect its farm families.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Overhaul of TB measures proposed

The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories

Prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction went up by 1.1% this week, while butter prices in Europe took a bit of a dip, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 2 April 2025

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

Milk production is expected to fall in Germany, France and Netherlands this year as a consequence of bluetongue.

NEWS 2 April 2025

Dairy management: grass, breeding and feeding minerals

Aidan Brennan goes through grassland management advice for farmers as the first rotation is coming to an end.

MANAGEMENT 2 April 2025

Textbook spring conditions in Cavan

Aidan Brennan visits the Reilly farm in Cavan to get an update on how the spring is progressing and plans for the next few weeks.

GRASS & FEEDING 2 April 2025

Thirteenth Emerald Expo dairy show launched

Adam Woods has the details of the 13th Emerald Expo taking place on Saturday 26 April.

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 April 2025

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

Syngenta Ireland recently launched CASPER®, a new broadleaved weed herbicide for newly sown and established grassland.

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Dairygold launches River Blackwater catchment programme

€26m VistaMilk phase two research centre announced

Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers

Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers

Commission called on to shield EU dairy from US tariffs

Commission called on to shield EU dairy from US tariffs

MOST READ STORIES

Ornua warns US tariffs will have a negative impact on dairy farmers

Commission called on to shield EU dairy from US tariffs

'Brave steps' needed on TB - Lakeland Dairies meets Minister Heydon

Overhaul of TB measures proposed

Dairy Trends: markets showing stability across all categories

Bluetongue to dent EU milk supply

Dairy management: grass, breeding and feeding minerals

Textbook spring conditions in Cavan

Thirteenth Emerald Expo dairy show launched

New for 2025: Syngenta enters grassland market with CASPER ®

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