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Processors called upon to seriously look at upping August milk prices

September 6, 2018

Processors have been called upon to seriously look at increasing milk prices for August supplies by the Irish Creamery Suppliers’ Association’s (ICMSA’s) dairy…

Arrabawn holds base milk price for May

June 18, 2018

Dairy

It has been confirmed that the board of Arrabawn Co-operative has decided to hold its base milk price for May supplies, but support…

‘Milk production drop estimated to cost €15 million’

May 30, 2018

Dairy

The drop in milk production during the fourth month of this year could equate to a loss of about €15 million in dairy farmer…

The European Union needs to curtail milk output

April 7, 2018

Opinion

It’s now obvious that some steps will need to be put in place to control milk output across the European Union (EU). If…

Ornua pushing for a milk price of 28-30c/L for 2018

March 21, 2018

Dairy

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, is pushing for a milk price of between 28c/L and 30c/L including VAT for 2018, according…

‘The current milk price is not supported by actual demand’ – Kerry chief

February 20, 2018

Dairy

The current milk price – as it stands – is not supported by actual demand in the marketplace, according to Kerry Group chief…

How more than 100 Scottish farmers pooled together for fairer prices

January 7, 2018

Dairy

A group of farmers in Scotland, who banded together to negotiate the first post Milk Marketing Board milk price contract, say supply chain…

All dairy co-ops encouraged to follow Carbery’s decision to pay an end of year bonus

December 21, 2017

Dairy

All dairy co-ops have been encouraged to follow Carbery’s decision to pay an end-of-year bonus of 1c/L on all 2017 milk supplies. Carbery’s…

Kerry decides to hold its milk price for the third month in a row

December 19, 2017

Agri-Business

Kerry has decided to hold its milk price for the third month in a row, meaning its suppliers will receive a base price…

What does 2018 hold for milk prices?

December 6, 2017

Dairy

2017 was a relatively good year for dairy farmers, as the average dairy farm income is expected to exceed €90,000. Given the difficulties…

Butter production on Irish dairy farms up over 11% in October

November 30, 2017

Dairy

Butter production was up by over 11% year-on-year on Irish dairy farms in October, after recording a decrease in the previous month. This…

Glanbia and Lakeland Dairies set their October milk prices

November 13, 2017

Dairy

Glanbia Ireland has become the first major processor to set its milk price for October supplies; it decided to hold it at the…

Ornua’s PPI continues its upward trend for 2017

November 8, 2017

Dairy

Ornua’s Purchase Price Index (PPI) has continued its upward trend for 2017, having increased from 114.3 in September to 116.4 in October. This represents…