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Agribusiness
Dairygold’s loyalty payment for milk is a small-processor idea
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Analysis shows that while some other processors have loyalty schemes none of larger processors in the country tie them to the price paid for milk.
22 January 2025 News
Update: status red wind warning issued for all counties
Met Éireann has extended the status red wind warning to all counties.
19 January 2025 News
Kerry had highest spring barley yield in Ireland in 2024
Kerry farmers had some impressive spring barley and oats yields in 2024 according to Teagasc figures.
Kerry Dairy Ireland lifts December milk price
A spokesperson for Kerry Dairy said: “Butter and cheese prices in Europe have eased from recent highs, but remain relatively stable within a narrow band."
16 January 2025 News
Real anger, but few solutions in Cork
A new generation of dairy farmers are questioning whether they have any debt of loyalty to their co-op, and whether their co-op has shown enough loyalty to them.
15 January 2025 Dealer
Mart managers question 'ludicrous' TB moves
The targeting of cows from herds that have gone clear for TB does not make sense, mart managers claimed.
15 January 2025 News
Kerry dog attack map could still be published
Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald said it may now be published in a heat map style, while Kerry IFA is running an awareness campaign with gardaí. Anne O'Donoghue and James Hanly report.
11 January 2025 News
Kerry dog attack map could still be published
Councillor Fionnán Fitzgerald said it may now be published in a heat map style, while Kerry IFA is running an awareness campaign with Gardaí. Anne O'Donoghue and James Hanly report.
10 January 2025 News
Gardaí investigating after man cuts in-lamb ewe’s throat
A second in-lamb ewe was found “skinned and gutted” on a laneway by the farmer in Kerry.
10 January 2025 News
Kerry Group selects senior executives for board of joint venture
Only the independent non-executive directors now left to be appointed to Kerry Dairy Ireland board.
10 January 2025 News
Explore the green literary landscapes by electric bike
Get planning your cycling adventures along the greenway in the Kerry and Limerick countryside, writes Deirdre Verney.
8 January 2025 Travel
Tillage Management: snow, plans and events
Bad weather has put an end to fieldwork, but there is plenty of work to be done to plan for the year ahead.
8 January 2025 Husbandry