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Lakeland Dairies urges election candidates to back dairy
James Hanly
The co-op, which has 3,200 farm families in 17 counties, has written to candidates in each of its constituencies with a reminder of the importance of the dairy sector in the nation's economy.
15 November 2024 News
Kerry Dairy sets October milk price
'Butter and cheese returns continue to underpin milk pricing, as an upward trend in milk output is currently being offset by robust demand,' a spokesperson said.
13 November 2024 News
Small increase in Lakeland Dairies’ milk price
“The global dairy markets, having strengthened through quarter three, have stabilised in recent weeks with the supply and demand dynamic largely in balance," Lakeland Dairies said.
Lakeland offers new fixed price milk scheme
Lakeland Dairies has launched a new fixed price milk scheme for suppliers in Northern Ireland with a start date if January 2025.
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Tirlán regains control in September league
Tirlán has topped the September milk leagues for a 1m litre producer across high, average and low solids
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Tirlán re-takes control in September league
The ROI based co-op has moved back on top of the NI milk league for September.
30 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Lakeland Dairies unveils latest fixed milk price scheme
Up to one-10th of 2023's volumes can be contracted to a fixed price for 2025 under the scheme.
29 October 2024 News
Dale Farm to increase winter bonus payment
The co-op has confirmed it will offer additional support to members this winter.
23 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Dairygold September milk price goes up
Dairygold has become the latest co-op to increase its price for milk supplied last month after rises at Lakeland Dairies and Kerry Dairy Ireland.
17 October 2024 News
Base milk prices in NI rise to over 40p/l
A number of milk processors have increased base prices for September with the biggest lift coming from Leprino Foods
16 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Lakeland Dairies lifts September milk price
"The global dairy markets remain largely positive at present, having strengthened throughout quarter three," Lakeland Dairies has said.
11 October 2024 News
Loss of vet medicines 'disastrous' for NI farms
There remains no resolution to the issue of veterinary medicine supply once a grace period ends in December 2025
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland