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Dairygold to consider supplier feedback on future trading bonus terms
Noel Bardon
The co-op's board is to meet and consider supplier feedback before deciding its next steps on planned changes to trading bonuses.
20 January 2025 News
Co-ops can't do much on milk price volatility - Lakeland CEO
The dependence of grass-based dairying on the weather leaves Ireland's dairy sector inherently exposed to risk, Lakeland's CEO said.
16 January 2025 News
Kerry Dairy Ireland lifts December milk price
A spokesperson for Kerry Dairy said: “Butter and cheese prices in Europe have eased from recent highs, but remain relatively stable within a narrow band."
No change to December milk prices in NI
There has been no change to base milk prices in Northern Ireland for December supplies.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Dairygold co-op criticism: the quotes from the floor
Dairygold suppliers were vocal in their opposition to the loyalty payment changes and management of the co-op. Here' s what they had to say on the night.
15 January 2025 News
Dairygold addresses farmer concerns over debt levels
Dairygold has moved to reassure concerned suppliers that its bank debt is at a “very manageable level”.
15 January 2025 News
Real anger, but few solutions in Cork
A new generation of dairy farmers are questioning whether they have any debt of loyalty to their co-op, and whether their co-op has shown enough loyalty to them.
15 January 2025 Dealer
Lakeland expects up to 46c/l for peak supply
Rebounding butter markets have seen Lakeland Dairies milk price expectations for 2025's peak milk increase.
15 January 2025 News
No numbers provided regarding Dairygold termination notices
Dissatisfaction with changes to the co-op's loyalty reward scheme are at the heart of the dispute.
15 January 2025 News
Dairygold says bank debt ‘at a very manageable level’
The co-op was responding to concerns aired by farmers at a meeting in Mitchelstown on Monday night.
14 January 2025 News
‘We need to be back in division one when it comes to paying for milk’
Dairygold farmers vented their frustration at the co-op during a meeting in Mitchelstown.
14 January 2025 News
Dairygold suppliers vent anger over milk price and bonus
Over 300 farmers gathered in Co Cork on Monday night where their co-op came in for sharp criticism.
14 January 2025 News