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Dairy farm incomes to almost halve amid cost-price squeeze

Teagasc expects this year’s milk price to average 20% lower than 2025’s at a 38c/l base milk price - and with no let-up on costs.

NEWS 20 July 2026

Dairy farm incomes to almost halve amid cost-price squeeze

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Dairygold sets June milk price

Dairygold sets June milk price

NEWS 17 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

NEWS 17 July 2026

Kinisla milk price remains unchanged for June

Kinisla milk price remains unchanged for June

Kinisla milk price remains unchanged for June

NEWS 16 July 2026

Ornua casts doubt on second-half lift in milk prices

Ornua casts doubt on second-half lift in milk prices

Ornua casts doubt on second-half lift in milk prices

NEWS 16 July 2026

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Is the focus on milk solids worth it?

Is the focus on milk solids worth it?

Aidan Brennnan looks back at 20 years of the A+B-C payment system and checks out the benefits it has delivered for the dairy sector.

NEWS 1 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 1 July 2026

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Extreme volatility in dairy and tillage incomes over recent years

Both dairy and tillage family farm incomes were up in the national farm survey for 2025, however, stark volatility has been seen in these incomes over the last number of years.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Dale Farm has room to invest and expand

Dale Farm has room to invest and expand

The cooperative reported higher turnover, increased earnings and lower debt in latest financial report.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Revenue and earnings grow at Dale Farm

Revenue and earnings grow at Dale Farm

The dairy co-operative’s latest financial report showed that net debt has fell significantly in 2025/26.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes up 41% in 2025

Dairy farm incomes increased in 2025 as a result of higher milk, calf and cow prices and higher milk volumes. However, clear volatility has been seen in the sector over recent years.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Milk League: May cheques back €6,340

Milk League: May cheques back €6,340

The May milk payment, typically the biggest payment of the year, is back over €6,340 excluding VAT for the typical farmer in 2026.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

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