Milking

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

A substantial dairy farm in the UK could prove tempting to Irish dairy farmers looking to invest abroad, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 12 February 2026

In pictures: potential dairy investment on the market in UK

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Communication is the key to good labour relations

Communication is the key to good labour relations

NEWS 28 January 2026

Breeding season coming to a close down under

Breeding season coming to a close down under

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

Farmer Writes: far from optimistic milk price outlook

FARMER WRITES 21 January 2026

My Farming Week: Adam Smyth, Cashel, Carndonagh, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Adam Smyth, Cashel, Carndonagh, Co Donegal

My Farming Week: Adam Smyth, Cashel, Carndonagh, Co Donegal

NEWS 21 January 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

There are many roles on dairy farms around the country being advertised this week.

NEWS 13 December 2025

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers in demand

Dairy farm workers are much sought after at present, ahead of the busy spring calving period.

NEWS 13 December 2025

Dairy Management: looking after stock in the cold spell

Dairy Management: looking after stock in the cold spell

On dairy farms, managing the cold spell is all about keeping stock fed, keeping water flowing and equipment running, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 13 December 2025

Agri jobs: dairy and poultry workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy and poultry workers in demand

Farms in Tipperary, Waterford, Louth and Cork are on the lookout for full-time workers.

NEWS 13 December 2025

Q-Bed saves mixed Armagh farm time and money

Q-Bed saves mixed Armagh farm time and money

Since moving to a Q-Bed 324 cubicle bedder, Armagh farmers Samuel and Thomas Dickson have cut labour and bedding usage by a third and witnessed an improvement in cow cleanliness, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 13 December 2025

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

Derogation decision gives some certainty for investment

With derogation worries eased until the end of 2028, dairy farmers will have some comfort in investing again. The farm's milking parlour is a good place to start.

MILK QUALITY 13 December 2025

Agri jobs: farm manager, welders, and deboners wanted

Agri jobs: farm manager, welders, and deboners wanted

Take a look at some of the jobs in the farming sector this week.

NEWS 13 December 2025

SPONSORED

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

LOAD MORE STORIES