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Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

Sixth infection found in a bovine which "had been in a number of counties during the possible infection period", Minister confirms.

NEWS 17 February 2026

Two new bluetongue cases confirmed on Irish farms

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

NEWS 17 February 2026

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

NEWS 17 February 2026

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

NEWS 17 February 2026

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

YOUNG STOCK 16 February 2026

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Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

Dairy commodity markets have stabilised in recent weeks, a spokesperson for Kerry Dairy Ireland has said.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Dublin Port beefs up dairy export ability

Dublin Port beefs up dairy export ability

The new reefer gantry system at the port will allow for containers to be connected to the electrical system while stacked.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

Much higher likelihood of Irish cattle being exposed to bluetongue this summer

At present, vaccination is the only evidence-based control option available to farmers now at risk of exposure.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

Farm Tech Talk: calf trade, Mercosur safeguards and wool insulation

On this week’s Farm Tech Talk, the team brings you the latest on the Bord Bia and IFA standoff, the calf trade, what the new VAT changes mean for you and using grass and wool in building materials.

PODCAST 12 February 2026

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

Construction of new research centre begins at Moorepark

The new centre will bear the name of the late Padraig Walshe from Durrow, Co Laois.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Lakeland Dairies sets January milk price

Lakeland Dairies sets January milk price

Following a period of significant weakness, global dairy markets have shown some tentative signs of stabilisation, a Lakeland Dairies spokesperson said.

NEWS 12 February 2026

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

EU adopts new rules to turn slurry into 'RENURE'

The EU has adopted new rules to allow slurries and manures to be processed into RENURE fertiliser.

NEWS 12 February 2026

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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

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