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Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

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More optimistic outlook for EU dairy herd decline

More optimistic outlook for EU dairy herd decline

NEWS 14 January 2026

Dale Farm keeps starting price above 30p

Dale Farm keeps starting price above 30p

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

NEWS 13 January 2026

December milk price cut 2.87c/l for Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers

December milk price cut 2.87c/l for Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers

December milk price cut 2.87c/l for Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers

NEWS 12 January 2026

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Further bluetongue cases in England

Further bluetongue cases in England

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed further cases of bluetongue in England.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Milk intake by processors and co-ops in Ireland was up over 5% from January to November last year.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

Robust demand at Dungannon dairy sale

David Clarke reports on the trade at the final Taaffe dairy sale of 2025 at Dungannon Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 December 2025

Centenary Thurles seeks new CEO

Centenary Thurles seeks new CEO

The Tipperary based co-op is looking for someone to work with, and then succeed, current CEO Joe Kerrigan.

DEALER 23 December 2025

Ireland on track for record milk output for 2025

Ireland on track for record milk output for 2025

Milk output could exceed 2024 levels by around 5.5%, which would leave the country's overall supply within a whisker of 9bn litres.

NEWS 23 December 2025

Positives and negatives moving into the New Year

Positives and negatives moving into the New Year

Cows are milking well, but recent price drops are a concern, writes Tyrone dairy farmer Jessica Pollock.

FARMER WRITES 23 December 2025

Record output for 2025 milk

Record output for 2025 milk

Production levels are running 5% to 5.5% ahead of 2024, with delivered milk volumes expected to reach 8.85bn to 8.9bn litres.

NEWS 23 December 2025

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How calving alerts take the pressure off

Calving season is just around the corner and many dairy farmers are preparing for one of the busiest times of the year.

How calving alerts take the pressure off

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