Milk

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

Eligible Tirlán suppliers will receive a 6.70c/l ex-VAT seasonality top-up for January supplies.

NEWS 17 February 2026

January milk prices hold at Tirlán as co-op to fill VAT gap

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January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

January milk prices steady at Dairygold as early calvers due 7c/l top-up

NEWS 17 February 2026

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

Kerry offers 2.87c/l top-up on January milk supplies

NEWS 16 February 2026

Lakeland Dairies sets January milk price

Lakeland Dairies sets January milk price

Lakeland Dairies sets January milk price

NEWS 12 February 2026

NI dairy farms leaking cash at current prices

NI dairy farms leaking cash at current prices

NI dairy farms leaking cash at current prices

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

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Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Highest ever milk output recorded in 2025

Milk supplied to processors and co-ops for the year 2025 was the highest ever recorded.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 15 January 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

Inside the Farmers Journal: will CAP payments to older farmers be scrapped?

This week, the team discusses the ongoing fiasco between the IFA and Bord Bia, CAP payments to older farmers and milk price cuts.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

Too early to say if there is crisis in milk markets – commissioner

We are indeed witnessing a sharp correction for certain dairy products, particularly butter and milk powder, says European Commissioner for Agriculture.

NEWS 15 January 2026

New CEO for Clona Dairy Products

New CEO for Clona Dairy Products

The Dealer heard that there is to be a new face as CEO of liquid milk and consumer food company, Clona Dairy Products.

DEALER 15 January 2026

Tirlán to hold NI milk price to March

Tirlán to hold NI milk price to March

The co-op has confirmed it will keep its starting price unchanged over the winter period

NORTHERN IRELAND 15 January 2026

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 15 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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