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Agribusiness
The year of dairy processor consolidation
Lorcan Roche Kelly
The year 2024 saw considerable changes in the Irish and global dairy landscape.
1 January 2025 Markets
Another lift in milk price for November supplies
All of the co-ops bar one increased milk price for November deliveries, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
1 January 2025 Management
Dairy management: managing costs and planning fertiliser
Aidan Brennan looks at the things farmers should be looking at when working out costs of production and planning for 2025.
Positive price outlook for all sectors in 2025
What does 2025 hold for prices across Ireland's main farming sectors? The Irish Farmers Journal team takes a look.
1 January 2025 News
Milk supply to recover in 2025 – Tirlán
Carbery is forecasting its 2025 supply to be on par with 2024 but with the usual variations apply depending on the time of the season.
23 December 2024 News
Dairy Trends: GDT drops by 2.8% at last auction of 2024
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction recorded a drop of 2.8%, with powders falling by the largest amount, writes Aidan Brennan.
18 December 2024 Markets
Kerry Dairy Ireland latest co-op to announce November milk price rise
Two processors have announced a lift in November's milk price, while Lakeland Dairies is to pay a top-up for 2024's supplies next month.
13 December 2024 News
Dairy Trends: butter drops sharply by €600/t
Butter prices took a big fall this week, as demand for the product dropped on the back of Christmas orders filled, writes Aidan Brennan.
11 December 2024 Markets
Bonus for Lakeland suppliers on all 2024 milk
Meanwhile, the co-op decided to hold its base milk price for November supplies.
11 December 2024 News
ICMSA calls on milk processors to pay end-of-year bonuses
The association made the statement to support farmers against the extreme difficulties experienced over the previous 18 months.
10 December 2024 News
Dairy Trends: butter and cheese prices drop
There were reductions in price for butter, cheese and whole milk powder in the European spot markets this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
27 November 2024 Markets
GDT index rises to a 28-month high
A 1.9% increase at the second and final GDt event for November brings the price index to its highest value in 28 months.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland