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Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán out in front with price over 40p/l
Kieran Mailey
Tirlán continues to lead the NI milk league thanks to the co-op's decision to pay a weather support payment.
NI milk league: Tirlán out in front with price over 40p/l
NI milk league: Tirlán strengthens hold on one million-litre leagues
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.
Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer
24 April 2024 News
Dairying in Australia: lack of ‘red tape’ a draw for Monaghan farmer
Land availability and a lack of environmental regulation drew Monaghan man Brian Corr to Australia. Barry Murphy reports from Australia.
Investigations continue into bird flu virus in US milk supplies
US authorities have stated that pasteurisation is likely to inactive the virus and allow processed milk to remain safe for consumers.
24 April 2024 News
Commission approves 70% slurry storage grant
Progress has been made on the 70% slurry storage grant, but it is not yet available as details are still being finalised.
19 April 2024 Schemes
Waterford farmer to sell his dairy herd at Corrin Mart
Waterford dairy farmer Edmond Geary will be selling his herd of milk-recorded cows at 11.30am in Corrin Mart this Friday.
18 April 2024 News
Macra welcomes decision not to pursue cow exit scheme
'Culling scheme' is not the right approach, Macra has said following the minister's decision to take a cow reduction/exit scheme off the table.
18 April 2024 News
Why Denmark won’t be renewing its nitrates derogation
From 1 August 2024, a 170kg N/ha stocking rate will be in place for Danish farmers. It has decided not to renew its nitrates derogation.
18 April 2024 News
Minister kills cow exit plan
The Minister's comments come as co-op CEOs pile pressure on the Government to retain Ireland’s nitrates derogation. Amy Forde and Rachel Donovan report.
17 April 2024 News
Lakeland boss optimistic on price
Reducing global supplies of dairy should help to push up the prices for the second half of the year according to the CEO of Lakeland Dairies.
17 April 2024 News
Is the battle for milk about to kick off?
With milk supply crashing in Ireland and further afield, the answers to the greening questions are getting or are about to get more difficult.
17 April 2024 Editorial
Silage wrap back by €10/roll to €13/roll, but plastic levy sees further increase
Depending on the brand, silage wrap prices for 2024 are trading in the region of €98/roll to €105/roll, down over €10/roll on 2023. However, the plastic levy has increased to €8.22/roll (including VAT).
17 April 2024 News