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The number of dairy farmers supplying the liquid milk market has collapsed by almost 70% in the past 30 years.
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High temperatures across Europe are providing some support to the market, as concerns over the effects on milk production are helping to offset reports of elevated stocks, Kinisla said.
Tirlán has launched a targeted €1.7m weather support package for milk suppliers.
Ireland’s national target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51% in 2030 compared to 2018. As of 2025, emissions have fallen by 14.5%.
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.
'The milk quality awards recognise the very best of what our co-operative represents, a deep-rooted commitment to dairy excellence at farm level' – Lakeland Dairies' chair.
The latest quarterly report from RaboResearch has predicted that global milk output will contract in the final quarter of this year by 1.6%.
Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.
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