Agri-Business
CCPC seeks further info on Arrabawn liquid-milk contracts sale
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has requested further information on the proposed sale of Arrabawn Co-op’s liquid-milk contracts...
Liquid Milk
Dairy News
Claim processor price cuts will 'eliminate' liquid milk premium
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that milk price cuts announced by processors this month have “effectively eliminated” the...
Dairy Technical
Breeding objectives for winter milk farms
Setting breeding objectives for liquid milk herds was a key message for farmers at the winter milk events held this...
Dairy Technical
Liquid milk: 'Don't let higher yielders dictate the feeding'
The cost of feeding liquid milk cows has had the most significant increase this year in autumn-calving herds. To help...
Dairy Technical
'Not enough cows are calving in liquid milk herds in the autumn'
Teagasc winter milk events are taking place this week and are giving liquid milk producers the latest updates and outlook...
Agri-Business
Fresh milk market: Suppliers soured by current returns
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called on processors to put fresh milk into dairy products that will maximise the...
Dairy
'Raise a glass' to Irish dairy farmers this World Milk Day - ICMSA
World Milk Day, which takes place today (Wednesday, June 1) recognises “Ireland’s real national drink” the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’...
Dairy
Claim of 'massive exodus' from liquid milk due to costs
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has claimed that increasing costs are leading to a “massive exodus” of farmers from the...
Dairy News
Milk vending sector primed for growth
The growth in milk vending opportunities for Irish dairy farmers reflects the growing consumer interest in sourcing food and drinks...
Dairy
Donegal dairy farmer settles payment dispute with co-op
Following mediation, a Donegal dairy farmer recently settled a dispute over alleged breach of contract and payment issues with his...
Dairy
Matching autumn-calving percentage to meet liquid milk contracts
The most suitable winter milk structure to fulfill liquid milk contracts is to have two compact calving blocks lasting between...
Dairy
Arrabawn resumes production in Kilconnell liquid milk plant
Arrabawn has resumed production at its Kilconnell plant in Co. Galway after receiving the green light from the Department of...
Dairy
Arrabawn to lose major liquid milk contract
Arrabawn is set to lose a liquid milk contract with one of its major customers, AgriLand understands. Industry sources have...
Agri Politics
'Even playing field': New IFA liquid milk chairman sets sights on tougher regulations
Newly-elected Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA’s) National Liquid Milk Committee chairman Keith O’Boyle has set his sights on tougher regulations “to...
Dairy
How robust are your feeding and management plans for winter?
Feeding and management in liquid milk herds will be the focus of an information event set to be held in...
Dairy
'We've nearly been hit with everything and retailers dropping milk price is the last kick'
Retailers have come under increased pressure for the “unsustainable discounting” of fresh milk. Dairy farmers have reacted angrily to moves...
Dairy
'Christmas' for liquid milk sales but collections face disruptions
Ireland is currently in the grip of Storm Emma and creameries have indicated that milk collections may face some disruptions...
Dairy
Are we waving goodbye to liquid milk?
Liquid milk producers are approaching a crossroads; many are weighing up the ‘pros and cons’ of milking through the winter....
