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Northern Ireland
Sharp decline in new entrants to dairying
Kieran Mailey
There has been a sharp decline in the number of farmers starting milk production in 2024 according to NI processors
18 December 2024 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 Northern Ireland
Aurivo out in front for November milk
Most processors held base milk price for November, although winter bonus payments mean there are some increases to "all-in" starting prices
Dale Farm cheese plant on budget
The new Dale Farm cheese plant is expected to be fully operational by the end of February 2025
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Departing farmers miss out on Lakeland bonus
Dairy farmers that have served notice to leave Lakeland Dairies will not be eligible for the co-op's new loyalty bonus
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Kerry's clear mandate means a new dawn for all
There can't be any ifs or buts, this was a decisive outcome, that leads to a completely new tomorrow.
18 December 2024 Dealer
Steady outlook for NI milk production
The mood was generally positive at the RUAS Winter Fair. David Wright reports.
18 December 2024 Northern Ireland
EU to hit peak milk next year before 10-year decline
The Commission anticipates a 0.2% per year decline in EU milk outlook, with this decline being sharper in western member states.
18 December 2024 News
Carbery raises November milk price
A spokesperson for Carbery said that dairy market performance continues to be strong.
18 December 2024 News
Tirlán lifts November milk price
Announcing the Tirlán price, the co-op’s chair John Murphy said after a very challenging first half of the year, the second half has been more favourable.
17 December 2024 News
Rise in Dairygold sustainability bonus worth €14m to suppliers
Around 93% of all milk supplied to Dairygold is currently eligible for the sustainability payment.
16 December 2024 News
Opinion: Kerry may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
Monday's vote offers Kerry suppliers the opportunity to buy their dairy processor, but they need their fellow shareholders to vote with them in this deal.
14 December 2024 Opinion