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Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

While Tirlán's move has been criticised by some, it has to look after its members' needs. Can we create room for multiple tiers of branded Irish butter?

OPINION 29 August 2026

Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

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Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

Editorial: is Tirlán ready to be called a co-op?

VIEWPOINTS 26 August 2026

History appears to be repeating itself

History appears to be repeating itself

DEALER 19 August 2026

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

Farmers have their say on US butter deal spat

NEWS 19 August 2026

Farmers cannot pay the price for butter spat – ICMSA

Farmers cannot pay the price for butter spat – ICMSA

Farmers cannot pay the price for butter spat – ICMSA

NEWS 12 August 2026

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The two sides to the butter debate

The two sides to the butter debate

Tirlán says it is doing what is best for its members, while Ornua says it is not in the best interests of Irish farmers.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

Have your say on the Tirlán-Ornua butter row

The Irish Farmers Journal wants to hear from dairy farmers about Tirlán’s move in the US butter market.

NEWS 5 August 2026

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

'Race to the bottom' warning as cheaper Irish butter competes with Kerrygold

It is understood that the IFA met with Tirlán on Monday to discuss the co-ops recent move to supply a large US retailer with grass-fed butter for its own brand range.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

Farm Tech Talk: live exports, Tullamore Show preview and livestock trade

The team discuss live exports and the consequences for the calf trade, the Tullamore Show and the continuing row between Tirlán and Ornua.

PODCAST 5 August 2026

Ornua PPI lifts marginally for July

Ornua PPI lifts marginally for July

The Ornua monthly PPI increased slightly by 0.08% for July milk supplies.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Ornua Value Payment increases twelvefold in 15 years

Ornua Value Payment increases twelvefold in 15 years

The Ornua Value Payment is what Ornua pays back to its co-op members from the premium it generates from products like Kerrygold, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

Will Tirlán’s move take the lustre off Kerrygold?

After a decade of dairy expansion, the pressure to sell product has seen the greatest challenge to Kerrygold’s dominance of Irish butter exports.

DEALER 5 August 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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