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Lakeland Dairies lifts September milk price
James Hanly
"The global dairy markets remain largely positive at present, having strengthened throughout quarter three," Lakeland Dairies has said.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Loss of vet medicines 'disastrous' for NI farms
There remains no resolution to the issue of veterinary medicine supply once a grace period ends in December 2025
2 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Leprino Foods increases winter bonus payments
Leprino Foods has increased its winter bonus bonus for 2024, bringing it into line with some other processors.
Matt Dempsey's term ends at Agricultural Trust
At the annual general meeting of the Agricultural Trust, chair Matt Dempsey stepped down.
25 September 2024 Viewpoints
Straight talking from Lakeland
Lakeland Dairies dairy farmer and chair, Niall Matthews spelled out in a note to An Taoiseach the stark reality of not retaining the derogation.
18 September 2024 Viewpoints
Dairygold raises milk price for August
Dairy market returns continue to be positive, with market prices improving, a Dairygold spokesperson commented.
17 September 2024 News
Kerry Dairy Ireland lifts August milk price
“Supply-side dynamics continue to bolster dairy markets, with milk volumes across major exporters continuing to fall short of projection," Kerry said.
16 September 2024 News
Lakeland increases August milk price
NI's largest milk processor, Lakeland Dairies, has increased its August base price by 1p/l.
11 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Lakeland lifts milk price for August
This brings Lakeland’s base milk price for last month to 43.89c/l excluding VAT.
11 September 2024 News
My Farming Week: Morty O’Sullivan, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Morty O’Sullivan is milking 128 cows with his wife, Lorraine, and four children in Co Meath.
4 September 2024 News
NI processors increase winter milk bonuses
Dairy processors are making changes to winter milk bonus payments with higher premiums now on offer.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
NI milk league: Strathroy and Tirlán lead one million-litre league tables
Strathroy and Tirlán are well positioned in the one million-litre milk league analysis for July.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland