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Kerry holds milk price for April
Anne O'Donoghue
A statement from Kerry Group said the increase in global dairy prices seen in late 2023 and the first quarter of this year has “decelerated”.
8 May 2024 News
From feeding silage to making silage in the space of a week
Now is the time to analyse the grass situation and plan ahead - that was the main message from Teagasc dairy specialist in Ballyhaise, James Dunne, at a Teagasc signpost farm walk in Offaly.
8 May 2024 Viewpoints
Cheddar investment in Northern Ireland
Dale Farm has moved to reward the farmer to further flatten the milk curve, and I presume to increase volumes processed on an annual basis.
NI milk league: Tirlán out in front with price over 40p/l
Tirlán continues to lead the NI milk league thanks to the co-op's decision to pay a weather support payment.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
Analysis of milk produced at different solids by a one million-litre producer, Tirlán has paid the highest price in March.
24 April 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: round one of grazing done
I did another grass walk last week and I was pleasantly surprised to have a growth of 41kg per day. Fingers crossed it stays increasing, writes Padraig Callanan.
17 April 2024 Farmer Writes
Arrabawn increased profit in 2023 despite drop in revenues
The sale of liquid milk business during the year added to bottom line
17 April 2024 News
Normality to grazing regime begins
With a more settled forecast on the horizon, it seems normality is beginning to return for grazing 2024.
17 April 2024 Grass & feeding
Lakeland reports €8m loss for 2023
Cross-border dairy processor said that loss was driven by exceptional items.
17 April 2024 News
Farmers urged to get cows out on grass
Too many farmers are waiting for four or five days dry weather rather than grazing areas of the farm that can carry stock.
3 April 2024 News
Kerry to top-up 2023 milk supplies
The payment to Kerry Group milk suppliers amounts to €10.5m in total.
2 April 2024 News
Market Digest: stories from around the world
Brief news snippets from New Zealand, United States, Brazil and Britain.
14 February 2024 World