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Milk League: most co-ops increase milk price

As dairy markets gradually improve, processors are responding by paying higher milk prices, writes Daire Cregg

MARKETS 2 September 2026

Milk League: most co-ops increase milk price

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Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

Dairy farmers warned of cashflow crisis into 2027 at Shinagh Open Day

MANAGEMENT 2 September 2026

Tirlán stretches ahead at top of NI milk league

Tirlán stretches ahead at top of NI milk league

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 August 2026

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

July base price rise and support payment announced by Carbery

NEWS 20 August 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

On-farm investment to remain stable in 2026

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Big two increase their July milk prices

Big two increase their July milk prices

The latest production data published by DAERA shows that May 2026 was a record month for milk output in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 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 29 July 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 29 July 2026

Kinisla lifts July milk price and introduces drought-support measure

Kinisla lifts July milk price and introduces drought-support measure

Kinisla has announced a payment to help milk suppliers manage the impact of prolonged dry weather.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Input costs have risen while milk prices are down 23.9% and cattle prices have fallen by 12.2% in the year to June 2026.

NEWS 29 July 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 29 July 2026

Dairy Trends: drought continues to affect markets across Europe

Dairy Trends: drought continues to affect markets across Europe

Daire Cregg looks at dairy markets this week, as high temperatures across Europe continue to affect milk supply.

MARKETS 29 July 2026

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