Milk Production

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

As milk supply picks up again in Europe after the drought, milk markets have slowed, with prices for three of the four commodities falling, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 23 September 2026

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

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What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

Slight milk price rise for Kinisla suppliers

NEWS 16 September 2026

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

Increase announced for Lakeland Dairies August milk price

NEWS 10 September 2026

Co-op reminder from Down Under

Co-op reminder from Down Under

Co-op reminder from Down Under

DEALER 19 August 2026

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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 8 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 8 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 8 August 2026

Extreme heat and drought costs Italian farmers €3bn

Extreme heat and drought costs Italian farmers €3bn

Milk production is down 10% in some areas, with crop yields down from 20-70%.

NEWS 8 August 2026

Dairy Management: maintaining performance and managing reseeds

Dairy Management: maintaining performance and managing reseeds

Brendan Horan writes about how to maintain animal performance in a cost effective way during the dry conditions.

MANAGEMENT 8 August 2026

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

Editorial: UK's Bluetongue fears

It causes a high rate of death in infected sheep and fertility problems in infected cattle.

VIEWPOINTS 8 August 2026

Small incremental changes leading to big profit on Wexford dairy farm

Small incremental changes leading to big profit on Wexford dairy farm

Over 100 farmers attended Tirlán’s first FarmElevate farm walk in collaboration with Teagasc which took place on Patrick Fortune’s farm in Co Wexford on Thursday.

NEWS 8 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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