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Agribusiness
Dairygold reports increased earnings
Lorcan Roche Kelly
Processor says milk price was hit by drop in market for key whey product, writes Lorcan Roche Kelly.
26 March 2025 News
More consolidation likely in the sector
Lakeland Dairies CEO insisted the co-op will be open to consolidation discussions 'if it makes sense for their farm families'.
5 February 2025 News
The success of Kerry Group should be celebrated
It's now up to the next generation of farmers to see if they can repeat the growth with their new co-op.
Dairygold addresses farmer concerns over debt levels
Dairygold has moved to reassure concerned suppliers that its bank debt is at a “very manageable level”.
15 January 2025 News
Dairygold says bank debt ‘at a very manageable level’
The co-op was responding to concerns aired by farmers at a meeting in Mitchelstown on Monday night.
14 January 2025 News
Arla project aims to slash CO2 emissions
The Arla factory at Holstebro is to use new thermal storage technology to convert green energy into heat, which can then be used on demand to power the plant.
1 January 2025 News
Bonanza for Kerry Co-op shareholders
The agreement will see Kerry Group pay a €50m lump sum to suppliers which will work out at 5.4c/l.
18 December 2024 News
Kerry Co-op’s €628m gamble
Brian Leslie on why shareholders should vote no against the buy-out of Kerry Dairy Ireland on 16 December.
4 December 2024 News
Three dairy processors feature on EPA priority list over 'discharges to water'
The list names industrial or waste plants deemed by the EPA to be a priority for enforcement, due to a poor track record of compliance with their industrial license.
12 November 2024 Climate and environment
ICMSA pressures co-ops to pass market gains back to farmers
A cautious confidence beginning to emerge on milk supplies will only be sustained if milk prices rise, the ICMSA's dairy chair has warned co-ops.
7 November 2024 News
End of expansion ups ante on adding value to milk - Ornua
Ornua's CEO insists that adding value to the existing milk pool is where future revenue growth lies for the dairy sector.
31 October 2024 News
Crunch time for Tipperary and Arrabawn milk suppliers
Information meetings in recent days gave suppliers to both co-ops plenty to think about ahead of the crucial vote on the proposed merger.
23 October 2024 News