Milk Production

Tillage Day 2026: research sparks lively debate over use of Irish grain

Debate centred on costs and how much grain dairy farmers should use in their cows' diet.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Tillage Day 2026: research sparks lively debate over use of Irish grain

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Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds

NEWS 4 November 2026

Ornua milk price indicator rises in October as market returns improve

Ornua milk price indicator rises in October as market returns improve

NEWS 4 November 2026

Demand for dairy protein supports lift in Kinisla milk price

Demand for dairy protein supports lift in Kinisla milk price

Demand for dairy protein supports lift in Kinisla milk price

NEWS 16 October 2026

Dairy Trends: milk and commodity prices sluggish as supply picks up again

Dairy Trends: milk and commodity prices sluggish as supply picks up again

Dairy Trends: milk and commodity prices sluggish as supply picks up again

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

In the first of a two-part series on what constitutes grass-fed Irish dairy, Daire Cregg looks at what standards are in place, why they are there and who monitors them.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

Demand for dairy products is good, and milk production growth is starting to slow slightly, the co-op said.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Global milk production has slowed slightly, which will bring about better balance between supply and demand in the months ahead, the co-op has said.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Co-op reminder from Down Under

Co-op reminder from Down Under

The importance of co-ops as a stable processor model for farmer-suppliers was emphasised again by the collapse of an Australian dairy processor.

DEALER 19 August 2026

Drought grips Europe’s farms

Drought grips Europe’s farms

This summer Europe has been hit with extreme heat and excessive drought in many regions which has affected crops and milk yields.

NEWS 19 August 2026

Dairygold increases July milk price

Dairygold increases July milk price

Dairygold is also offering a €20/t rebate on bulk mainline dairy and beef feeds.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Tirlán announces three-month weather support payment on milk

Milk delivered to the co-op in August is running 8% behind the same period last year, as the co-op also announces liquid milk, autumn calving and seasonality payment rates.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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