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Dairying in the post-boom era
Declan O’Brien
What does the future hold for Ireland's dairy sector now that unfettered dairy expansion has come to a halt?
26 March 2025 News
More consolidation likely in the sector
Lakeland Dairies CEO insisted the co-op will be open to consolidation discussions 'if it makes sense for their farm families'.
12 March 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies cuts its February milk base price
The base price has been reduced by 0.9c/l, excluding VAT, from last month.
Lakeland Dairies reduces February base price
The base price has been reduced by 0.95c/l, excluding VAT, from last month. However, the cross-border co-op is offering a 1.9c/l, excluding VAT, early calving bonus also.
12 March 2025 News
National Dairy Council is good value for money for farmers, says new CEO
Emma Walls, CEO of the National Dairy Council (NDC), talks to news editor Amy Forde on funding, the nitrates derogation and what the next 10 years will bring for the dairy sector.
26 February 2025 News
Tirlán regains top spot for January 2025
The Irish co-op has started out the year leading the NI milk league.
26 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Most Lakeland suppliers better off under A+B-C
Lakeland suppliers have been given the option of switching to an A+B-C payment model from 1 January 2025.
26 February 2025 Northern Ireland
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
Base price rise at Dale Farm and Leprino
Both companies do not pay a winter bonus for January or February supplies.
19 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Gallagher appointed Lakeland’s chief operating officer
A native of Sligo, Niall Gallagher holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
18 February 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies holds milk price
Global dairy markets in 2025 remain relatively stable, with supply and demand largely in balance, a spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies has said.
12 February 2025 News
Lakeland Dairies tops milk league for 2024
The table includes 13th payments which have already been announced and will be updated if other co-ops issue top-ups, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 January 2025 News