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Ornua PPI up for September
Amy Forde
The Ornua value payment payable to member co-ops in the month is €7.6m, which equated to 3.9% of gross purchases in the month.
2 October 2024 Markets
Another bounce in milk price for August
Milk prices increased by between 1.2c/l and 3c/l for August, as dairy markets are continuing to perform well, writes Aidan Brennan.
2 October 2024 Viewpoints
Editorial: Tirlán vote – choices to be made this week
We have seen how other large global co-ops had to pivot. Fonterra, the large New Zealand co-op was on a global investment journey. Under new management, they now have done a complete U-turn.
Barley needed for malt expansion as soon as 2025
Tirlán and Dairygold suppliers could be providing malting barley for an expanded plant as soon as next season.
1 October 2024 News
Tipperary Co-op reports operating loss of €6.8m for 2023
Difficult trading conditions coupled with production problems drove the disappointing performance .
27 September 2024 News
Two payment options for dairy farmers in NI
Within the next couple of years, the majority of milk in NI will be paid for mainly on the basis of solids content
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmers lose out again in veterinary medicines moves
The long running veterinary medicine bill was signed last year, but the statutory instrument to effect change was signed last week.
25 September 2024 Viewpoints
Explainer: the new rules for buying vaccines and doses
From June 2025, retailers will require a veterinary prescription in order to supply antiparasitics under a new law on veterinary medicines.
18 September 2024 News
Race for coveted NDC-Kerrygold quality milk award narrows to 11 finalists
The overall winner will be announced on 1 October, having underwent "rigorous judging" across all aspects of farm management.
13 September 2024 News
Feed prices to remain stable in short term
Feed prices will depend on what price is set for grain, co-ops and merchants have said.
11 September 2024 News
Watch: Tirlán chief expects more processor alliances in future
Tirlán’s boss expects to see more co-ops forming alliances in the future to best utilise the processing assets they have.
11 September 2024 News
ICMSA calls on co-ops to set August's price no lower than 48c/l base
Strong butter and powdered milk prices make a sound case for increases to August's milk price, according to the ICMSA's dairy committee.
6 September 2024 News