Dairy
There are "alarming differences" in milk prices being paid by co-ops for September supplies, the...
N.Ireland
Dale Farm and the Sligo based co-op, Aurivo, are understood to be in discussions over their potential future 'trading relationship'.
DWI, the education and support network for women in dairy, has outlined significant progress in securing a landmark partnership model
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has said that it is "deeply concerned and...
Agri-Business
The Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) has outlined changes to its collections this year to help combat the illegal farm plastics trade.
ATC the purchasing and supply group of 36 agri-trading co-op businesses and independent merchants has appointed Tom Moher as general manager.
Agri Politics
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has said that March base milk price must be in excess of 50c/L.
The domestic milk intake by processors and co-ops was estimated at 327.7 million litres in February 2025, the CSO said.
Dairy farmers should be getting 50c/L base price for February milk supplied to co-ops, according to the ICMSA.
The volume of domestic intake by milk processors and co-ops increased in January to an estimated 162.5 million litres according to the CSO.
24 farmer directors from Irish co-ops have completed the diploma in Corporate Direction (Food Business) from UCC and ICOS
Tillage
Irish grain merchants 'must' match the prices paid by co-ops for green feed wheat and barley, according to IFA grain chair Kieran McEvoy
Dairy News
Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops across the country was estimated at 980.7 million litres in July 2024, the CSO said.
The board of Aurivo has today (Tuesday, August 20) confirmed the milk price it will pay farmers for supplies delivered in July
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) will celebrate the 30th UN International Day of Cooperatives this coming weekend.
Copa Cogeca supports the conclusions made on the future of EU agriculture and the 'emphasis' placed on the uptake of the bioeconomy
Lakeland Dairies CEO, Colin Kelly has said that the co-op is is going through a 'transformation phase', where focus is turning to value
Environment
ICOS has defended farmers' commitment to water quality following the publication of a new report by the Environment Protection Agency.
Drinagh co-op has topped the league for its 2023 average base milk price according to analysis carried out by the ICMSA.
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has launched its manifesto for candidates in the European Parliament Election in June.
Domestic milk intake in January was down by 22% when compared with the same month in the previous year, the CSO said.
"It's all about being able to move with changing regulations and having the loyalty of your...
The government has today (Wednesday, June 28) announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector.
