Dairy
Tirlán has said it will pay a total of 41.08c/L for February milk. The processor has also asked farmers to consider bluetongue vaccination.
There is “a more positive feel” around upcoming milk price announcements, according to Noel Murphy, ICMSA Dairy Committee chairperson
Agri-Business
Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops jumped year on year by 6.9 million litres to an estimated 169.4 million litres in January.
Dairy farmers in Europe are "under significant pressure" because of weak milk and dairy product prices, analysts at Rabobank have warned.
Production of butter across the EU grew by 6.2% in 2025, when compared to the previous year, according to new data.
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Kerry Dairy Ireland has said that it will pay a 'base price top up' as part of its milk price for January.
Carbery Group has announced that its average milk price for supplies in December will be reduced compared to the figure for November milk.
Partnership and education in the dairy sector are needed to help mitigate the impact of milk price volatility, according to one analyst.
US born farmer and writer, Ryan Dennis, will have the Irish launch of his recently published memoir in Kenny's, Galway, on January 23.
Kerry Dairy Ireland has confirmed its milk price for supplies delivered during November.
Opinion
There seems to be an awful lot of naval gazing going on within Irish dairy circles about the prospects for the sector
US milk output has risen by just over 5.5% over the past 12 months, well above the long term average of just 2%.
The Dairygold board today (Thursday, December 11) confirmed it has reduced the November milk price by 2c/L.
Farm gate milk prices are set to come under pressure in the coming months, but it is far from an ‘end-of-days’ scenario for dairy farmers.
DCNI chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is indicating that the longer term outlook for milk remains very upbeat.
N.Ireland
TUV agricultural spokesperson, Samuel Morrison, has highlighted the pressure now coming on dairy incomes in Northern Ireland.
A decision has been allowing the £1 million inheritance tax threshold in the UK to be transferable between spouses.
In general most dairy farmers have had a relatively good year but since July there has been a...
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has said that processors have to "share the pain" during the current dairy market downturn.
Milk prices have dropped by 11.6% in the year to September 2025, new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.
Farmers have been warned to expect a "bumpy ride" when it comes to milk supplies and global demand according to a leading analyst.
As the year progresses, the majestic colours of autumn take precedence within the Irish countryside. And it is truly a sight to behold
