Agri-Business
Dairygold members air growing 'frustrations' at farmer meeting
Members of Dairygold Co-op have again expressed several “frustrations” at the business’ management, following on from the loyalty bonus controversy....
Milk Suppliers
Dairy
Dairygold reps to be absent from meeting organised by milk suppliers
Dairygold has confirmed that its representatives will not be attending a meeting being organised by a group of milk suppliers...
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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...
Agri-Business
Dairygold to 'amend' updated loyalty reward scheme
The board of Dairygold tonight (Thursday, January 23) confirmed that it has decided to “amend” the co-op’s updated loyalty reward...
Dairy News
IFA discusses loyalty scheme concerns with Dairygold management
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has urged Dairygold milk suppliers to engage with elected representatives in the co-op to secure...
Agri-Business
Dairygold: Milk supplier meeting was 'constructive and helpful'
Management at Dairygold have confirmed that further meetings will be held this week to discuss proposed changes to the co-op’s...
Agri-Business
Dairygold senior management and milk suppliers discuss concerns
Senior management at Dairygold and a group of milk suppliers have today (Sunday, January 19) held a meeting to discuss...
Dairy News
Dairygold milk suppliers to seek meeting with management
Hundreds of people attended a meeting in Co. Cork last night (Monday, January 13) to discuss ongoing concerns among Dairygold...
Agri-Business
Dairygold sees supplier 'termination notices' over loyalty scheme
Dairygold has received milk supplier agreement “termination notices” from a number of suppliers over apparent concerns about changes to the...
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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...
Agri-Business
Kerry Group shareholders vote to sell dairy division to Kerry Co-op
Kerry Group shareholders have today (Thursday, December 19) voted in favour of selling the company’s dairy division, Kerry Dairy Ireland,...
Dairy News
ICMSA dairy chair: Kerry Co-op vote a 'watershed moment'
The decision by Kerry Co-op shareholders to overwhelmingly back a proposal to buy Kerry Group’s dairy business, Kerry Dairy Ireland,...
Agri-Business
Tirlán confirms increase in milk price for November
Tirlán has today (Tuesday, December 17) become the latest processor to announce the milk price for supplies from farmers during...
Agri-Business
Watch: 'Now the work really starts' - Kerry Co-op chair
The chair of Kerry Co-op has said he is “delighted” that shareholders have backed a plan to buy Kerry Group’s...
Agri-Business
Kerry Co-op shareholders approve €500m dairy deal
Kerry Co-op shareholders have today (Monday, December 16) approved the proposed €500 million purchase of Kerry Group’s dairy business, Kerry...
Dairy
Dairygold increases sustainability bonus to €14m per year
Dairygold has said it is updating its Grassroots Milk Supplier Sustainability Bonus to offer a 33% increase in the payment,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
New appointment on Kerry Co-op board confirmed
Kerry Co-op has confirmed that Martin Crowe, a dairy farmer based in Co. Limerick, has been appointed to the board...
Agri-Business
ICOS denies making DAFM submission specific to MDPO
The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has rejected a claim that it make a submission to the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
Large crowd for MDPO meeting on proposed Kerry dairy deal
Hundreds attended an information meeting on Kerry Co-op’s proposed €500 million purchase of Kerry Group’s dairy division, Kerry Dairy Ireland...
Environment
'Game changer' for water quality outlined at Lakeland Dairies event
Farmers at a Lakeland Dairies event on Tuesday (December 3) were told that the €60 million Farming for Water European...