Dairy
Kinisla has said that any audits or inspections carried out under its milk supply contract "would be carried out exceptionally".
Ornua and the National Dairy Council (NDC) have announced the 12 finalists for the 2026 NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.
A farmer from Co. Westmeath has today (Wednesday, June 17) been named supreme champion at the Lakeland Dairies milk quality awards.
Shrinking profit margins mean milk supply growth is "no longer economically viable" for Irish farmers, according to Rabobank.
Global milk collections grew by around 3.9% in March, with increases seen in all major production regions, according to Ornua.
The CEO of the newly rebranded dairy processor Kinisla has said that global volatility is likely to lead to a challenging year for farmers.
More than 300 less farmers applied for a nitrates derogation this year compared to the number that applied in 2025.
Dairy farmers are being urged to act now, with the closing date for 2026 Nitrates Derogation applications fast approaching.
Agri-Business
The European Milk Board (EMB) has warned that record milk volumes are driving Europe towards the next price collapse.
Kerry Dairy Ireland has today (Wednesday, April 15) become the latest processor to confirm the price it will pay for milk supplied in March.
Dairy News
Tirlán has today (Wednesday, April 15) confirmed that it will pay a total of 37.08c/L, including VAT, for March milk supplies.
Kerry Creameries Limited has said it will pay an additional payment on milk solids supplied under contract in 2025.
DII has said that Ireland's co-operative milk supply model is already in line with new EU rules on milk supply contracts.
Tirlán has said it is launching a new knowledge transfer programme aimed at farm productivity, sustainability and "long-term resilience".
Kerry Dairy Ireland has launched a farmer support programme focused on "supporting the mental health and wellbeing" of farming families.
The Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has welcomed a derogation for dairy co-operatives under new EU rules on supply contracts.
The European Milk Board (EMB) has said that it "regrets major loopholes" for the dairy sector under upcoming new rules on agri-markets.
There is “a more positive feel” around upcoming milk price announcements, according to Noel Murphy, ICMSA Dairy Committee chairperson
Dairy farmers in Europe are "under significant pressure" because of weak milk and dairy product prices, analysts at Rabobank have warned.
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