Hannah Furlong

hfurlong@farmersjournal.ie

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

Participants will be required to weigh eligible calves and submit data to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.

NEWS 14 April 2026

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

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Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

NEWS 14 April 2026

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

NEWS 14 April 2026

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

NEWS 14 April 2026

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

NEWS 13 April 2026

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Lakeland Dairies announces increase in March base milk price

Lakeland Dairies announces increase in March base milk price

This is the first increase in the processor’s milk price since May 2025.

NEWS 10 April 2026

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

Current projections show that prices at the pumps may be set to increase again due to the US-Iran conflict.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

The Macra president welcomed the deferral of the carbon tax increase, which was scheduled for 1 May. However she called on the Department to place a pause on carbon tax and CBAM tax on fertiliser.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Demand for sexed semen ‘on par with last year’

Demand for sexed semen ‘on par with last year’

“One of the main reasons is the decent price for dairy-beef calves this year and also the drop in milk price,” according to Seamus Hughes from Progressive Genetics.

NEWS 10 April 2026

Agri jobs: farm manager wanted for 500-cow herd in Cork

Agri jobs: farm manager wanted for 500-cow herd in Cork

The farm manager role offers accommodation and a competitive salary for the successful candidate, depending on their experience.

NEWS 10 April 2026

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

No invite for ICSA to fuel talks with Government

ICSA president Seán McNamara attended the fuel protest over the last number of days in O’Connell Street.

NEWS 10 April 2026

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

“We request the Government to increase the flat rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers to compensate for the increased VAT associated with sky-high fuel prices,” the ICOS president said.

NEWS 10 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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