Dale Farm

Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

The new company would be led by Dale Farm CEO, Nick Whelan, with senior appointments to be made on an 'open and merit-based approach'.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

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Discontent at Aurivo-Dale Farm meeting

Discontent at Aurivo-Dale Farm meeting

NEWS 11 March 2026

70:30 split in Dale Farm/Aurivo deal

70:30 split in Dale Farm/Aurivo deal

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Aurivo suppliers voice concern over Dale Farm deal

Aurivo suppliers voice concern over Dale Farm deal

Aurivo suppliers voice concern over Dale Farm deal

NEWS 4 March 2026

Proposed Aurivo / Dale Farm merger

Proposed Aurivo / Dale Farm merger

Proposed Aurivo / Dale Farm merger

LETTERS 4 March 2026

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Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers

Editorial: a new era for dairy mergers

The deal will require 75% of members of each co-op to approve the deal so it is not an easy task.

VIEWPOINTS 18 February 2026

Co-ops coming together, again

Co-ops coming together, again

With Aurivo and Dale Farm contemplating co-habitation, is this the era of dairy co-op consolidation?

DEALER 18 February 2026

Tirlán leads by over 2.6p/l

Tirlán leads by over 2.6p/l

There is no change at the top of the NI milk league of prices paid in January 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Ups and downs in 1m-litre leagues

Ups and downs in 1m-litre leagues

There have been a few positional changes in price leagues for 1m-litre producers.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Raft of amendments to milk pricing for 2026

Raft of amendments to milk pricing for 2026

David Wright looks at the various changes to milk pricing to apply from 1 January 2026.

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

Aurivo and Dale Farm still in merger talks

The Irish Farmers Journal understands a series of member information meetings for both sets of shareholders is planned for March.

NEWS 18 February 2026

Dairy processors look to close price gap

Dairy processors look to close price gap

Price increases have been applied by a number of milk processors for January supplies

NORTHERN IRELAND 18 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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