Dairy
Milk intake rises in April as supplies surpass 986 million litres
Domestic milk intake by creameries and pasteurisers was estimated at 986.3 million litres for April 2020, according to the latest...
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Dairy
DII calls for prioritised testing of critical staff in 3-phase recovery plan
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has called for priority Covid-19 testing for “ultra-critical technical staff” as a key first step in...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy
Dairy processing going well for now - but twin peaks threat still looms
Irish dairy processing is currently going well, with no disruptions at this time, according to industry representation. However, the threat...
Dairy
Glanbia: Contingency plans ready with back-up staff and protocols
All Glanbia Ireland facilities continue to operate to their planned capacity levels for this time of year, the dairy giant...
Dairy
French dairy sector sets up €10 million fund for farmers reducing milk supply
The French dairy sector has urged its farmer suppliers to reduce milk production over the coming weeks to ease the...
Dairy
Stark warning issued by dairy industry as peak approaches
The approaching peak production is occupying the minds of the Irish dairy industry as it battles the implications of Covid-19...
Dairy
Covid-19: What are dairy processors doing to 'keep the wheels turning'?
Dairy processors around the country are ramping up procedures in a bid to keep milk processing on the go, while...
Dairy
Milk price: Do you know your ABC?
Most Irish co-ops pay for milk on an A plus B minus C basis, where A is the price paid...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy
What are processors doing to address the dairy calf dilemma?
The issue of calf welfare has been a topic that has been in the spotlight a lot in recent weeks...
Dairy
Question raised on 'performance' of Irish milk processors
In the aftermath of “disappointing” February price announcements, questions have been asked as to whether Irish milk processors are “under-performing”...
N.Ireland
Time to play 'hard ball' with dairy processors as strike action looms
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland have voted in favour of strike action if dairy processors do not increase milk prices,...
Dairy
It’s arguable that we have too many dairy processors - Department of Agriculture
The Deputy Secretary General of the Department of Agriculture Brendan Gleeson has said it’s arguable that Ireland has too many processors. Speaking...