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Kerry cuts milk price for February supplies
Rachel Donovan
Demand for butter and cheese remains strong, while demand for powders is weaker, a Kerry Dairy Ireland spokesperson said.
Kerry cuts milk price for February supplies
Carbery extends sustainability bonus scheme
14 March 2025 News
Carbery extends sustainability bonus scheme
Over €12.2m has been paid since 2022 to Carbery shareholders for implementing sustainability measures.
ICMSA urges AI companies to 'press pause' on IP plans for 2025
13 March 2025 News
ICMSA urges AI companies to 'press pause' on IP plans for 2025
The ICMSA's calls reference Dovea Genetics, Eurogene, Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics.
Tipperary Cheese Company must pay €7,440 after 2023 slurry pollution incident
The 2023 incident was found to be caused by slurry flow into a tributary of the River Suir.
13 March 2025 News
Setting up the spreader: understanding the difference between urea and compounds
Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at the main steps involved in checking over the fertiliser spreader, and outlines the importance of adjusting the spreader depending on the type of fertiliser being spread.
12 March 2025 News
Two-year TAMS scramble if slurry tank requirements change
Next year's new Nitrates Action Programme could see farmers scrambling to take their farms into compliance with updated slurry storage rules.
12 March 2025 News
Leeway given on derogation paperwork issues
Over 100 farmers have been given a second chance to get all required paperwork submitted before their application is decided.
12 March 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies cuts its February milk base price
The base price has been reduced by 0.9c/l, excluding VAT, from last month.
12 March 2025 News
Spring calving 68% complete in Munster, FRS survey finds
The survey also revealed no major animal health issues, although, operators in West Cork noted that cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) have increased this spring.
12 March 2025 News
New sustainability scheme for Kerry suppliers
Kerry Dairy Ireland said its sustainability scheme payments are now linked to the litres of milk produced by a supplier’s herd.
12 March 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies reduces February base price
The base price has been reduced by 0.95c/l, excluding VAT, from last month. However, the cross-border co-op is offering a 1.9c/l, excluding VAT, early calving bonus also.
12 March 2025 News
Rea announced as new dairy CEO at Carbery
The appointment will see him driving the group’s dairy and nutritional business strategy, as well as having a seat on the global executive leadership team.
11 March 2025 News