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Lakelands increases September milk price as global milk flow slows

Slowing of global milk flow and strengthening of markets has resulted in an increase in Lakeland milk price, the co-op said.

NEWS 13 October 2026

Lakelands increases September milk price as global milk flow slows

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New fertiliser aid scheme: how to check if your payment is correct

New fertiliser aid scheme: how to check if your payment is correct

SCHEMES 13 October 2026

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

Drought exposed Irish grass-fed image may be fragile – Ornua CEO

NEWS 13 October 2026

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

EU farm subsidies fall to lowest share of farm incomes in quarter of a century

NEWS 10 October 2026

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

Mixed late-cut silage yields bring poorer quality

NEWS 7 October 2026

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August milk intake down over 8% on 2025

August milk intake down over 8% on 2025

Milk intake by dairy processors and co-ops in August was down considerably on 2025, coinciding with drought in much of the south and east of the country.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

Shamonda virus confirmed on two Cork dairy farms

The disease is spread by biting midges and is closely related to Schmallenberg virus.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

Milk supplies bounce back after drought

The recovery in milk volumes in the southeast mirrors the jump in grass growth.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

Lakeland Dairies 'reviewing judgement' in Northern Ireland dairy farmer case

The dairy co-op declined to comment further, saying only that it is reviewing the judgement, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

Farmers must register to avail of slurry spreading extension

It is important to note that farmers wishing to spread slurry from 1 to 7 October must register with the Department’s nitrates section beforehand.

SCHEMES 30 September 2026

Milk League: ArraTipp falls to the bottom

Milk League: ArraTipp falls to the bottom

It was a month of small increases for the most part, with ArraTipp one of the few co-ops not to increase and falling to bottom place.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

Extra slurry storage to falling milk supplies - the findings behind our survey

More than one-in-five dairy farmers reduced their dairy cow numbers in 2026.

NEWS 30 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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