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Inside Dairy: Grass is flying, Budget bingo and what’s next for milk prices

Grass growth is running ahead of normal, but hitting target residuals will be critical over the weeks ahead. On this week’s Inside Dairy, Brendan Horan and Daire Cregg look at grazing management, the Budget and what it really means for dairy farmers, as well as the latest dairy market picture from Ornua.
Milk collections are up globally but back in Ireland, while the outlook for milk prices remains stable through the final quarter with any potential price increases unlikely until early next year.
Plus, we meet Robert and Mary Troy from Newtownshandrum, Co Cork, recent winners of the NDC/Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
And in the Breakdown, we look at the key watchpoints for the weeks ahead — from body condition score to closing covers and why an extra grass walk may be more valuable than getting caught up in the Budget frenzy.
Listen to Inside Dairy every Wednesday from the Farmers Journal.

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Budget 2027: Did farmers win or lose? | Inside the Farmers Journal

What does Budget 2027 actually mean for farmers?
In this special episode of Inside the Farmers Journal, Barry Murphy is joined by the Farmers Journal team to break down the Budget measures affecting Irish agriculture — from tax changes and fuel costs to farm schemes and supports.
We hear directly from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, the farming organisations and political representatives, before putting real-life farmer case studies to ifac Head of Tax Marty Murphy to find out who is better or worse off.
Dairy, beef, sheep, tillage and young farmers are all put under the microscope, while our sector editors assess whether Budget 2027 delivers for Irish agriculture.
Who gained? Who lost? And is this a good Budget for farming? Find out in this special episode of Inside the Farmers Journal.
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On this week’s episode, Niamh Murphy speaks to Matthew Ryan, on his experience of studying veterinary medicine in Poland.
Coming from a beef farming background, Sligo native Matthew always had a desire to become a vet.
However, when it became clear that a near-perfect Leaving Cert would have to be achieved in order for him to obtain a place in UCD’s course, he began to look elsewhere.
In March of his Leaving Cert year, he travelled to Poland to look at universities to study veterinary, which he said assured him that this was a feasible option and a place he could see himself living and studying.
He found the transition to Poland relatively easy, helped by the strong Irish community over there and welcoming professors, friendly peers and an enjoyable city to be in.
Now three years in, he says he has no regrets has gained an experience he would never have been able to in Dublin.
He looks forward to returning home to practice as a large animal vet in the coming years.
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Down to Agribusiness: Chicken expansion, tax breaks and Budget 2027
On this week’s Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss McDonalds chicken expansion plans, the FBD Trust’s bumper year, the ESB’s green bond success, R&D tax credits, solar farm planning and producer organisations.
The interview this week is with Ian Mernagh, CEO of Greentech HQ, Ireland’s first business sustainability innovation hub based in Enniscorthy, and founder of All About Nectar. The team also look ahead to see what Budget 2027 might have in store.

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This week, Aidan chats to the panel about the controversy surrounding Bord Bia’s Larry Murrin. The panel also share their thoughts on livestock trade, a new shed built without a TAMS grant and the NDC / Kerrygold quality milk awards.

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