Dairygold
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Jul 2021
Estimated 300,000t of Irish barley used in drinks production
Malting barley is often a popular topic of conversation among the tillage industry. We take a look at the uses and the buyers.
Siobhán Walsh on 28 Jul 2021
Spring barley harvest starts in July
Spring barley has been cut in places as the recent spell of hot weather resulted in quicker ripening of crops.
Jack Kennedy on 21 Jul 2021
Sun shines brightest on Aurivo and Lakeland
The milk cheques have landed into farmers' accounts for June milk so we look at the differences and discuss what we learned
Noel Bardon on 21 Jul 2021
Pedigree Holstein herd scoops Dairygold milk quality award
The winners of the 2020 Dairygold milk quality awards have been announced.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Jul 2021
Dairygold holds milk price for June
The largest co-op in the south, Dairygold Co-op, headquartered in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, has announced its June milk price.
Pat O'Toole on 30 Jun 2021
Rosderra purchase Aherlow pig and dairy farm
The former Glen of Aherlow co-op has sold its pig production unit and their 200-acre dairy farm.
Noel Bardon on 23 Jun 2021
Dairygold farm sustainability training initiative gets underway
Dairygold has launched its farm sustainability training initiative, hosting the first of its modules designed to equip farmers with the skills needed to complete the Teagasc signpost programme.
Jack Kennedy on 17 Jun 2021
Dairygold moves on May milk price
Dairygold Co-op, based in Cork and Tipperary, has decided to life milk price for May supply.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Jun 2021
Setting up a machinery-sharing co-op – what, why and how
Four west Cork dairy farmers have set up a machinery co-op to share a top-of-the-range slurry tank. Jack Kennedy reports.
The Dealer on 02 Jun 2021
Greener money in Cavan
The Dealer was struck by two adverts in a newspaper last week involving Dairygold and Lakeland.
The Dealer on 02 Jun 2021
The Boherbue mysteries
The Dealer heard from a Boherbue supplier following last week's piece about the co-op.
The Dealer on 26 May 2021
Munster Bovine milk recording row rumbles on
With the breeding season in full swing and peak milk happening on farms, you would expect genetics and milk price to be top of agenda at regional meetings - but not so in Dairygold.
Jack Kennedy on 26 May 2021
Gap between Ornua and farmgate milk price widens
Dairy farmers’ milk cheques for April have just landed so we compare on a like-for-like basis to see the differences.
Jack Kennedy on 19 May 2021
Carbery presses hold on milk price
The board of Carbery made up of the chairs and CEOs of the four West Cork Co-ops have set April milk price
Niall Hurson on 17 May 2021
Dairygold rolls out pink bales for Irish Cancer Society
Farmers across Ireland are being encouraged to use the pink bale wrap across the summer in an effort to draw attention to the early detection of breast cancer.
Jack Kennedy on 12 May 2021
Milk price holds but supply up
Lakeland Board meet on Thursday but Kerry and Glanbia have already set price for April
Jack Kennedy on 28 Apr 2021
Room for further improvement in milk price
The indicators still point to rising milk prices and despite March price increases there looks to be room for more rises
Amy Forde on 21 Apr 2021
Lift in March milk prices
All processors increased the base price for manufacturing milk supplied in March.
Jack Kennedy on 18 Apr 2021
Milk suppliers should watch financial results better
As dairy processors around Ireland release financial data for last year dairy farmers need to tune in writes Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy on 16 Apr 2021
Dairygold and Carbery increase March milk prices
The milk price increases continue, as milk processors meet this week to set March milk prices, writes Jack Kennedy.