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Dairy
Tirlán at the top in February league
Aidan Brennan
The level of out of season supports have been cut for February milk meaning most co-ops are paying a little bit less compared to January, writes Aidan Brennan.
19 March 2025 News
Feed sales bounce as grass growth tanks
One midlands feed supplier said March had been “mad busy”, with sales of beef and dairy ration up at least 10%.
19 March 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: butter continues its upward journey
Butter is the star performer in Europe once again this week, recording an increase in price of €135/t from last week.
New Kerry faces old Kerry challenges
The leading milk price controversy hasn’t gone away as Producer Organisation puts price on top up for 2024.
19 March 2025 News
ICMSA critical of co-op February milk price pulls
The association is looking for a 50c/l base price for February’s milk without price pulls being masked by bonuses.
19 March 2025 News
Prices for dairy stock up by over €500/head
The price of in-calf cows and heifers has jumped 20-25% this year as stronger demand and reduced numbers combine to lift the trade.
12 March 2025 News
Dairy Trends: butter prices jump by €255/t
Butter prices took a big leap forward this week, increasing by €255/t, writes Aidan Brennan.
12 March 2025 Markets
Editorial: milk solids' importance
Co-op directors should lead from the front on this, when setting and announcing milk price.
12 March 2025 Viewpoints
January milk price breaks €7/kg MS
The last time milk price was this high was in January 2023, writes Aidan Brennan
12 March 2025 Markets
Keeping a straight face on calf prices
The dairy sector appears to have its mojo back, with crazy calf milk prices adding cream to high milk prices.
26 February 2025 Dealer
Milk prices cross 50c/l mark
Global demand outlook is good, which should provide support for prices as Europe heads into peak production, a Kerry spokesperson has said.
19 February 2025 News
Comments made at Dairygold meeting
"We have repeatedly been promised a leading milk price and fought for it at times." - Mike Martin, by email
12 February 2025 Letters