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Dairy management: Nitrogen rates, phosphorus deficiency and butterfat drop

High grass growth rates aren’t a reason to reduce fertiliser spreading rates, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 30 April 2025

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Kerry milk price falls for March supplies

Kerry milk price falls for March supplies

NEWS 16 April 2025

Big increase in value of milk solids at Leprino

Big increase in value of milk solids at Leprino

NORTHERN IRELAND 9 April 2025

What new pricing means for Dale Farm suppliers

What new pricing means for Dale Farm suppliers

What new pricing means for Dale Farm suppliers

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2025

Tirlán consolidates position at top of NI milk league

Tirlán consolidates position at top of NI milk league

Tirlán consolidates position at top of NI milk league

NORTHERN IRELAND 26 March 2025

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Minimal change in prices for 1m-litre suppliers

Minimal change in prices for 1m-litre suppliers

Prices paid to 1m-litre suppliers in NI are compared across three different milk qualities.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

Lakeland Dairies cuts its February milk base price

Lakeland Dairies cuts its February milk base price

The base price has been reduced by 0.9c/l, excluding VAT, from last month.

NEWS 12 February 2025

New constituent pricing at Dale Farm

New constituent pricing at Dale Farm

The value put on butterfat and protein by Dale Farm will change from 1 April 2025.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

Lakeland Dairies reduces February base price

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.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Tirlán announces January milk price

Tirlán announces January milk price

'Dairy market returns are relatively stable as we enter the crucial period when European milk supply volumes ramp up through the spring,' says Tirlán chairperson John Murphy.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Dairygold and Carbery hold their milk prices

Dairygold and Carbery hold their milk prices

“Stability of dairy markets is continuing for the start of 2025 and we will continue to monitor markets closely to maximise returns for our shareholders,” said a spokesperson for Carbery.

NEWS 12 February 2025

Lakeland Dairies holds milk price

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.

NEWS 12 February 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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