Cheese
Phelim O'Neill on 21 Jul 2021
First Milk increases turnover and profit
Leading UK dairy processor reports increased turnover and profit despite challenges of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Kieran Mailey on 21 Jul 2021
Glanbia lead prices for 1m litre producers
With base prices unchanged for June, Glanbia Ireland remains out in front in the 1m litre leagues
The Dealer on 21 Jul 2021
Nobber cheese or Dublingold anyone?
The machinations of President Putin have got The Dealer thinking.
Aidan Brennan on 21 Jul 2021
Will milk be the byproduct of manure?
Aidan Brennan looks at the implications of big biogas plants on dairy farms in the US and discusses a new biogas project being planned for Tipperary.
Noel Bardon on 15 Jul 2021
Minister Byrne visits Ornua plant in Spain
The Ornua cheese plant located outside Madrid was visited by the Minister of State for European Affairs this week.
The Dealer on 14 Jul 2021
An Taisce seeks new board members
An Taisce is looking to add three new board members, but want specific skills from each appointment.
Contributor on 07 Jul 2021
Glanbia cheese plant should proceed without delay
The Glanbia project was designed as a response to the challenge from Brexit and the need to diversify its products and seek new markets.
Phelim O'Neill on 07 Jul 2021
EU beef production to fall by 92,000t in 2021
The latest EU short-term outlook report released this week predicts that beef production in the EU will fall by 92,000t or 1.3% in 2021.
Aidan Brennan on 07 Jul 2021
€40m Ornua Kerrygold Park expansion good to go
Expansion of the Kerrygold Park site in Mitchelstown will add up to 6,000t increase in butter production capacity.
Aidan Brennan on 07 Jul 2021
What next for the new Glanbia cheese plant?
Aidan Brennan looks at the possible next steps in the long running battle to get a new cheese factory built in Kilkenny.
Noel Bardon on 07 Jul 2021
EU beef production to fall in 2021, dairy to rise - Commission
The European Commission’s short-term agricultural outlook has mixed forecasts in the report's outlook for EU agri-food commodities.
Niall Hurson on 02 Jul 2021
Fine Gael brands High Court Belview ruling ‘a positive day for rural Ireland’
The six Fine Gael representatives described the news as a win for ordinary farming families.
Niall Hurson on 02 Jul 2021
High Court rejects An Taisce appeal against Glanbia cheese plant
The final option open to An Taisce now is to take the case to the Supreme Court.
Jack Kennedy on 30 Jun 2021
More pep in the step at Dale Farm
Northern Ireland dairy processing co-op Dale Farm has just announced its 2020 set of financials as the business continues to adapt to a new trading world.
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2021
Glanbia dominates 1m litre milk leagues
Glanbia Ireland paid the highest price to 1m litre producers of both good and average quality milk in May
Kieran Mailey on 23 Jun 2021
Glanbia Ireland stays out in front for May
Ireland’s largest milk processor has led the NI milk league for four of the first five months of 2021
Jack Kennedy on 23 Jun 2021
Dale Farm partners up with Arla in Denmark
Dale Farm is set to transport liquid whey to Denmark for processing into infant formula.
Amii McKeever on 16 Jun 2021
Fercullen Irish whiskey, a new name from an ancient place
At 397ft, the Powerscourt Waterfall is the tallest in Ireland, formed over time much like Irish whiskeys. Joining in this proud tradition is the Powerscourt Distillery, writes Amii McKeever
David Wright on 16 Jun 2021
Nothing in Australia deal for NI farmers
The deal effectively gives Australia full access to the UK food market
Niall Hurson on 15 Jun 2021
EU and US agree to five year truce on tariff battle
With Irish dairy exports to the US growing in spite of a 25% tariff, sales should prosper now that the extra charge has been removed.