Dairy
Lakeland chair writes to Harris and Martin on derogation and TB
The chairperson of Lakeland Dairies has written to the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, calling on them to...
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Dairy
Lakeland ups milk price and announces feed rebate
Lakeland Dairies has announced that it will increase its milk price for September, as well as offer a €30/t feed...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...
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Milk processors called to follow suit after Lakeland price boost
Milk processors are being called on to replicate the decision of Lakeland Dairies and increase the price paid to farmers...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies site for sale in NI with asking price of €11.2m
Lakeland Dairies’ site in Banbridge in Co. Down has been listed for sale with an asking price in the region...
Dairy
Lakeland to move to milk-solid-based payment in NI
Lakeland Dairies will phase in a payment based on milk solids over the next two years in Northern Ireland following...
Dairy
Carbery increases base milk price for December by 1c/L
Carbery has increased its base milk price for December by 1c/L it confirmed today (Friday, January 19). The west Cork-based...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies seeks permission for Cavan plant extension
Lakeland Dairies is seeking planning permission for an extension to its dairy processing facility in Co. Cavan. The processor has...
Dairy
Lakeland increases milk price for November supplies
Lakeland Dairies has today (Tuesday, December 12) confirmed an increase in the milk price it will pay dairy farmers for...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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SIPTU to meet Lakeland in attempt to avoid closures
The Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU), Ireland’s largest trade union, will meet with Lakeland Dairies in an attempt...
Dairy
Lakeland confirms milk price for October supplies
Lakeland Dairies has confirmed its milk price for supplies from farmers in the month of October, opting to hold its...
Agri-Business
Lakeland targets 30% factory emissions cut by 2030
Lakeland Dairies has set a target of a 30% reduction in factory emissions by 2030 in its new sustainability strategy...
Agri-Business
Lakeland shareholders vote in favour of rule changes
The shareholders of Lakeland Dairies have voted 98% in favour of adopting new rules within the co-op at a special...
Dairy
Lakeland milk price back a further 6c/L for February
Lakeland Dairies has announced a further 6c/L cut in its milk price for February supplies. The board of the dairy...
Dairy News
Lakeland Dairies confirms price for October milk supplies
The board of Lakeland Dairies has today (Friday, November 11) confirmed that it is continuing to hold its current milk...
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Milk replacer: Advice on maximising early-life calf growth
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Lakeland increases base milk price for May supplies
The board of Lakeland Dairies has today (Monday, June 13) announced the co-operative’s milk price for May, which includes supplementary...
Dairy News
Lakeland increases price on existing fixed milk-price contracts
Lakeland Dairies has today (Thursday, May 12) announced that it is increasing the price paid to farmers on existing fixed...
Dairy News
ICMSA: Lakeland sets benchmark with April base milk price
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has welcomed the decision by Lakeland Dairies to increase its April base milk...
Dairy
Lakeland supply doubles in 10 years as continued increase projected
Lakeland Dairies unexpectedly announced a ‘Milk Supply Management Scheme’ yesterday (Wednesday, March 30) which will see suppliers paid a reduced...