Butter

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

The main argument being put forward by Tirlán is that by filling the order with Costco, they are displacing New Zealand butter.

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

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Northern Ireland dairy news in-brief

Northern Ireland dairy news in-brief

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

Dairy Trends: strong demand drives biggest GDT rise since March

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

NEWS 19 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

MARKETS 18 August 2026

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Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

Down to Agribusiness: butter battles, ABP deal and FBD’s millions

On this week’s show, Stephen and Lorcan discuss the Tirlán-Ornua butter battle, ABP’s UK acquisition and they take a closer look at FBD Trust’s investment success.

PODCAST 10 August 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show

Inside the Farmers Journal: drought costing farmers millions and Tullamore Show

This week, we hear how the drought is impacting farmers – and from the Taoiseach and agriculture minister at Tullamore Show.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Farmers cannot pay the price for butter spat – ICMSA

Farmers cannot pay the price for butter spat – ICMSA

Denis Drennan said the practice of Irish co-op’s undercutting one another on global markets at farmers’ expense had to stop.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

Powder prices jump but butter and cheese stall

Skim and whole milk powder prices are seeing an uplift in price, but butter and cheese prices are static.

MARKETS 10 August 2026

The two sides to the butter debate

The two sides to the butter debate

Tirlán says it is doing what is best for its members, while Ornua says it is not in the best interests of Irish farmers.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

The Irish Farmers Journal wants to hear from dairy farmers about Tirlán’s move in the US butter market.

NEWS 10 August 2026

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

It is understood that the IFA met with Tirlán on Monday to discuss the co-ops recent move to supply a large US retailer with grass-fed butter for its own brand range.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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