Milk production

Carbery is forecasting its 2025 supply to be on par with 2024 but with the usual variations apply depending on the time of the season.

There has been a sharp decline in the number of farmers starting milk production in 2024 according to NI processors

Most processors held base milk price for November, although winter bonus payments mean there are some increases to "all-in" starting prices

This is in addition to the equivalent of another 2.5c/l from milk cheques in years eight to 14, Brian Leslie told an MDPO meeting in Co Limerick.

Milk volumes in 2024 are projected to fall by 4%. However, prices are up by 7%, the CSO has estimated.

The income figures are dependent on a return to normal weather conditions and grass growth.

Dale Farm has outlined new payment rates under its volume bonuses which start in April 2025.

Dairygold Co-op suppliers are predicting to supply lower volumes of milk over the next six years than they did in the last three, according to a new survey by the co-op.