Milk Supply

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

Dr Eva Gocsik, global strategist for animal proteins at Rabobank, shared her views on the major factors driving change in the dairy sector at Tuesday's Bord Bia dairy markets seminar.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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

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Milk supply growth slows to a trickle - Rabobank

Milk supply growth slows to a trickle - Rabobank

NEWS 22 March 2026

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

Co-ops secure derogation on supply contracts

NEWS 11 March 2026

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

Fresh concerns over future of North Cork Creameries

NEWS 10 March 2026

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

NEWS 9 March 2026

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April date for KDI supply contracts

April date for KDI supply contracts

The Munster Dairy Producers Organisation cautions that the new timeframe will only give suppliers three weeks to examine the contracts.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Milk supply up 4% on January 2025

Milk supply up 4% on January 2025

Some 169.4m litres of milk was taken in by processors and co-ops in January 2026, according to the CSO.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy Trends: GDT rises on the back on Iran conflict

Dairy markets continue to recover, with the GDT auction increasing by 5.7% this week and further gains in the spot market.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Co-ops coming together, again

Co-ops coming together, again

With Aurivo and Dale Farm contemplating co-habitation, is this the era of dairy co-op consolidation?

DEALER 28 January 2026

EU dairy commodity prices appear to have reached lowest point – Ornua

EU dairy commodity prices appear to have reached lowest point – Ornua

Some buyers remain cautious, aware that it will take time for the global milk supply to decrease, Ornua said.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Bounce to dairy trade as prices even off

Dairy product prices in Europe have picked up this week, as the market re-balances after months of declines.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

Dairy Trends: butter continues to drop in price

Dairy Trends: butter continues to drop in price

Butter prices fell again in Europe this week, as increased supplies continue to weigh on the dairy market.

MARKETS 28 January 2026

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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

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