Co ops

Right deal at the wrong time?

Aurivo and Dale Farm pulling back from merger had more to do with culture than business.

NEWS 25 March 2026

Right deal at the wrong time?

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Aurivo and Dale Farm step back from merger

Aurivo and Dale Farm step back from merger

NORTHERN IRELAND 25 March 2026

Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

Will stagnating EU milk supply result in more co-op mergers?

NEWS 25 March 2026

Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership ‘must deliver for suppliers’ – ICMSA

Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership ‘must deliver for suppliers’ – ICMSA

Aurivo-Dale Farm partnership ‘must deliver for suppliers’ – ICMSA

NEWS 20 March 2026

Aurivo and Dale Farm to enter strategic partnership

Aurivo and Dale Farm to enter strategic partnership

Aurivo and Dale Farm to enter strategic partnership

NEWS 20 March 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Grain Trends: prices at highest level since August

Grain Trends: prices at highest level since August

Grain prices are up at the minute, but markets are not stable or certain, so it is not clear how long prices will remain up.

MARKETS 11 March 2026

What now for North Cork Creameries?

What now for North Cork Creameries?

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the options open to North Cork Co-op if it is to collaborate with neighbouring dairy businesses.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Urea rockets to €800/t as war continues

Urea rockets to €800/t as war continues

Private merchants and some co-ops have pulled all sales of urea products since last Wednesday, as supply tightens.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

The Irish dairy sector had sought a total exemption from new EU regulations around supply contracts but this was rejected by Brussels.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Six incoming on Tirlán's board

Six incoming on Tirlán's board

In yet another reminder of the demographic challenge facing farming, almost half the Tirlán board is retiring on age grounds at the same time.

DEALER 11 March 2026

Discontent at Aurivo-Dale Farm meeting

Discontent at Aurivo-Dale Farm meeting

A large crowd turned out to third of four information meetings held by Aurivo, to address shareholders on the proposed merging of the co-op with Northern Ireland co-op Dale Farm.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Stephen Daly appointed as new North Cork Creameries CEO

Stephen Daly appointed as new North Cork Creameries CEO

Stephen Daly succeeds Michael Cronin, who has served as interim CEO in recent months.

NEWS 11 March 2026

SPONSORED

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

LOAD MORE STORIES