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Northern Ireland
Aurivo out in front for November milk
Kieran Mailey
Most processors held base milk price for November, although winter bonus payments mean there are some increases to "all-in" starting prices
10 December 2024 News
Proposed Kerry deal could cost farmers 3.4c/l for seven years, meeting hears
This is in addition to the equivalent of another 2.5c/l from milk cheques in years eight to 14, Brian Leslie told an MDPO meeting in Co Limerick.
7 December 2024 News
Agricultural operating surplus to grow 33% in 2024 - CSO
Milk volumes in 2024 are projected to fall by 4%. However, prices are up by 7%, the CSO has estimated.
Dairy farm incomes to reach over €110,000
The income figures are dependent on a return to normal weather conditions and grass growth.
4 December 2024 News
Dale Farm outlines new volume bonuses
Dale Farm has outlined new payment rates under its volume bonuses which start in April 2025.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Access to land to hit Dairygold milk supply
Dairygold Co-op suppliers are predicting to supply lower volumes of milk over the next six years than they did in the last three, according to a new survey by the co-op.
27 November 2024 News
Inside a 5,000 cow dairy farm in China
Aidan Brennan reports from a recent visit to the Jinshan Ranch on the outskirts of Shanghai in eastern China.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
The dairy outlook: more volatility and uncertainty on the horizon
While farmers are processors face different opportunities and challenges, the future for all will be driven by some one key event.
13 November 2024 Dairy Day
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 4.8%
The Global Dairy Trade auction result is a really positive sign for the dairy trade, as New Zealand heads towards peak milk production.
6 November 2024 Markets
NI milk production continues to rise
Milk production in NI has been consistently higher over the first eight months of 2024 when compared to last year.
6 November 2024 Northern Ireland
End of expansion ups ante on adding value to milk - Ornua
Ornua's CEO insists that adding value to the existing milk pool is where future revenue growth lies for the dairy sector.
31 October 2024 News
The five big issues in the 2024 General Election
With a general election campaign now looming, what are the issues that will dominate the debate around farming and food production? We take a look at the likely farming flashpoints on doorsteps.
23 October 2024 News