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Milk League: North Cork suppliers count the cost of mismanagement

Aidan Brennan examines the impact of the February milk price announcement for the typical North Cork milk supplier.

MARKETS 1 April 2026

Milk League: North Cork suppliers count the cost of mismanagement

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Calf prices deliver cashflow boost on dairy farms

Calf prices deliver cashflow boost on dairy farms

NEWS 25 March 2026

Milk supply growth slows to a trickle - Rabobank

Milk supply growth slows to a trickle - Rabobank

NEWS 22 March 2026

February milk price confirmed by Tirlán board

February milk price confirmed by Tirlán board

February milk price confirmed by Tirlán board

NEWS 18 March 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland keeps 2.87c/l base price top-up for February

Kerry Dairy Ireland keeps 2.87c/l base price top-up for February

Kerry Dairy Ireland keeps 2.87c/l base price top-up for February

NEWS 16 March 2026

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Dairygold keeps base price steady but cuts early calving bonus for February

Dairygold keeps base price steady but cuts early calving bonus for February

January's base milk price has been held into February for Dairygold suppliers, but with a lower early calving bonus due on qualifying supplies.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Ornua PPI dips marginally in February

Ornua PPI dips marginally in February

Ornua said that its February PPI points to a stabilisation in dairy market returns.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Aurivo suppliers voice concern over Dale Farm deal

Aurivo suppliers voice concern over Dale Farm deal

Future milk pricing structures, Ornua shareholding and control of the co-op are among the concerns highlighted by Aurivos suppliers.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Dairygold tops January milk league

Dairygold tops January milk league

Small volumes and short-term bonuses mean that the price paid for milk in January bears little resemblance to the price that will be paid in March and April.

MARKETS 18 February 2026

Kerry Co-op announces suspension of 2026 share-up

Kerry Co-op announces suspension of 2026 share-up

The proposed share-up of 1c per litre of milk was introduced as part of the takeover of Kerry Dairy Ireland.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

Dairy farmers well positioned to face current challenges

Overdraft utilisation is at extremely low levels, while farm deposits increased significantly during 2025, the banks pointed out.

NEWS 18 February 2026

January base milk prices steady

January base milk prices steady

A raft of seasonality, input support and/or early calving top-ups are due to co-ops' January supplies.

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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