Farmers hear details of proposed merger and share their thoughts with Tipperary’s leadership.
SUBSCRIBER ONLYTirlán and Dairygold suppliers could be providing malting barley for an expanded plant as soon as next season.
The Kennedy family from Cahir in Co. Tipperary are milking 398 cows and supply milk to Dairygold Co-Op
Prices for whole milk powder (WMP) and skim milk powder (SMP) were up 1.5% to €3,099/t and 2.2% to €2,525/t at the Global Dairy Trade auction.
Dairy market returns continue to be positive, with market prices improving, a Dairygold spokesperson commented.
The co-op has encouraged its suppliers to engage with the census which will feed into planning future operations.
All of the co-ops increased milk price for July, writes Aidan Brennan, but those at the top and the bottom of the league are getting most attention he says.
April-sown spring barley has been cut and quality is excellent so far, with very good yields as well.
On this week’s show, we get an update on the harvest from Cork, talk grain prices and look at this week’s paper.
Dairygold, Tirlán, Kerry, Arrabawn and Lakeland have all increased their milk price for July supplies.