Milk supply

Drought dents Irish and EU milk supplies

While early 2026 saw year-on-year milk production growth across Europe, the ongoing heatwave appears to have hit dairy farms harder in some EU countries.

NEWS 8 August 2026

Drought dents Irish and EU milk supplies

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Dairy Trends: GDT prices steady with big uptick in product sold

Dairy Trends: GDT prices steady with big uptick in product sold

MARKETS 5 August 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

Dairy farm incomes down by over €30,000 in first half of 2026

NEWS 5 August 2026

Dairy Trends: drought continues to affect markets across Europe

Dairy Trends: drought continues to affect markets across Europe

Dairy Trends: drought continues to affect markets across Europe

MARKETS 29 July 2026

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

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Dairygold sets June milk price

Dairygold sets June milk price

Dairygold chair Pat Clancy said that global dairy markets remain in a broadly similar position to last month, with supply continuing to outpace demand.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Tirlán holds June milk price as part of three-month set rate

Dairy markets remain under pressure. However, steady demand for protein is helping to offset some of the weakness in other product categories, Tirlán chair Ger O’Brien said.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Ornua casts doubt on second-half lift in milk prices

Ornua casts doubt on second-half lift in milk prices

Strong milk supplies in most of the world’s main dairy regions meant a significant increase in prices over the coming months was unlikely.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Heatwave takes a toll on milk output

Heatwave takes a toll on milk output

Milk supplies are generally tracking last year's record levels but the recent high temperatures have hit deliveries.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Lakeland holds milk price for June

Lakeland holds milk price for June

Milk supply remains strong. However, there are some early signs of a slowdown in milk production globally, Lakeland Dairies has said.

NEWS 7 July 2026

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 4.9%

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 4.9%

High supplies and low demand are causing further dairy market price corrections, with the GDT the latest to be hit, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 7 July 2026

Kinisla confirms intention to release accounts ahead of milk contract deadline

Kinisla confirms intention to release accounts ahead of milk contract deadline

The issue about the timing of the contract deadline was raised at meetings in Limerick and Kerry this week.

NEWS 7 July 2026

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