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Tirlán cuts milk price for March
Noel Bardon
The price reduction marks the second consecutive price cut for Tirlán suppliers this year.
16 April 2025 Northern Ireland
March base milk prices hold around 40p/l
The general outlook for the trade is for prices to remain steady this spring
16 April 2025 News
Spring milk volumes rebound by up to 15%
Milk intakes have rebounded this spring on the back of stronger prices.
ICMSA calls for March base price in excess of 50c/l
The ICMSA has said that the global milk market is in a good position and March milk prices must not be cut.
8 April 2025 News
Tirlán at the top in February league
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.
26 March 2025 Markets
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 News
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.
19 March 2025 Markets
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