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How are co-op stores operating during Level 5 restrictions?

October 22, 2020

A number of co-op stores and branches around the country are continuing to operate under strict Covid-19 protocols as Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions…

‘Difference of up to €1,000 in August milk cheque’ between co-ops for 80-cow herds

September 22, 2020

Dairy

The difference that exists between the top and bottom paying dairy co-ops for the month of August – and how that translates into…

New online masters in co-op and social enterprise launched

July 9, 2020

Agri-Business

A new online Masters Degree course in Co-operative and Social Enterprise has been launched today, Thursday, July 9, by ICOS Skillnet for the…

Farmers ‘can reasonably expect’ improved milk prices for May

June 9, 2020

Dairy

“It is clear” that farmers can reasonably expect milk prices to improve for May milk, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Commenting,…

Farmers expecting ‘surging recovery’ to be reflected in milk prices

June 9, 2020

Dairy

Processors are to be expected to reflect a “surging recovery” in their milk price announcements for May supplies, according to the Irish Creamery…

Co-ops should follow Aurivo’s example and hold milk prices – IFA

May 26, 2020

Dairy

Most milk processors should follow the example set by north-west co-op Aurivo and hold their milk prices for May, according to the Irish…

Milk price cuts ‘will have a huge impact on the farmer’s margin’

May 14, 2020

Dairy

The 1c/L April milk price cut announced early this week by both Glanbia and Lakeland was a further blow to dairy farmers on…

IFA to co-ops: Focus on cost structure when setting April price

May 8, 2020

Dairy

All co-ops need to re-evaluate their profit margins and expectations, just as their farmer suppliers are having to do, in response to the…

Co-ops: All ‘humanly possible’ will be done to keep industry running through peak

April 3, 2020

Dairy

Efforts being made by the co-operative movement, and in particular, their management and staff on behalf of milk supplying members, to ensure that…

Farmers urged to respect Covid-19 procedures in co-ops and stores

April 1, 2020

Agri Politics

Farmers have been reminded that it is vital that all people practice social distancing and safety guidelines on their farms by the Irish…

APS and market measures ‘needed now to prevent drop-off in milk price’

March 30, 2020

Dairy

European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Janusz Wojciechowski has been called on to immediately activate market management tools to “signal a boost…

Farmers urged to work with co-ops in tackling Covid-19

March 18, 2020

Agri-Business

Unity and co-operation between farmers and co-ops would be vital to the Irish industry and people getting through the crisis which is facing…

Co-ops urged to explain gap between farm gate price and market

December 10, 2019

Dairy

Co-ops will be asked individually to explain their milk pricing decisions, if they fail to raise their prices for November, by the Irish…

‘Gamified learning’: Game-based pilot for young farmers launched

December 9, 2019

Agri-Business

A gaming pilot programme to raise cooperative awareness among young farmers through “gamified learning” resources has been launched recently. ICOS Skillnet, with the…

94% of young farmers consider co-ops important for future

July 31, 2019

Agri-Business

94% of young farmer participants consider agricultural cooperatives important for the future of Irish farming, according to a new study on the subject.…

Co-op directors: ‘Only about 10 women – out of a pool of 500’

July 30, 2019

Agri-Business

Additional reporting by Maeve Keane Irish cooperatives have got to address serious imbalances in gender and age profile on boards, with approximately just…

Co-ops urged to ‘really push’ climate-friendly feeds and fertilisers

July 29, 2019

Agri Politics

Irish cooperatives have been urged to actively promote the use of protected urea and low protein meal on farms by the Irish Creamery…

Boost for small co-ops under Ornua ‘unlisted plc’ proposal

July 17, 2019

Agri-Business

A number of small cooperatives could see greater representation at top level in Ornua, should a restructuring proposal be approved, AgriLand understands. The…

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