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December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

The co-op did warn that there is 'no immediate positivity in the futures markets' for dairy goods.

NEWS 16 January 2026

December milk price cut reprieve for Dairygold's suppliers

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ICMSA calls for EU-wide voluntary milk reduction scheme

ICMSA calls for EU-wide voluntary milk reduction scheme

NEWS 15 January 2026

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

Tirlán to pay close to mid-30s for milk

NEWS 14 January 2026

More optimistic outlook for EU dairy herd decline

More optimistic outlook for EU dairy herd decline

More optimistic outlook for EU dairy herd decline

NEWS 14 January 2026

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

Kerry Dairy Ireland drops milk price for December

NEWS 13 January 2026

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December milk price cut 2.87c/l for Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers

December milk price cut 2.87c/l for Lakeland Dairies’ suppliers

There is another milk price cut on the way for Lakeland Dairies suppliers in December milk cheques.

NEWS 5 January 2026

NDC research signals 'genuine' uptick in public support for dairy farmers

NDC research signals 'genuine' uptick in public support for dairy farmers

NDC polling has found a significant lift in the proportion of Irish adults that see dairy favourably, from both environmental and dietary perspectives.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Ireland inches closer to record milk intake in 2025

Milk intake by processors and co-ops in Ireland was up over 5% from January to November last year.

NEWS 5 January 2026

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

GDT up 6.8%, but global supplies still rising

The increase in the GDT has come as a surprise, given increased milk supplies in New Zealand, the US and Europe.

NEWS 5 January 2026

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

The continued contraction in the dairy and beef herds, and increased usage of sexed semen last year, will results in less calves being available for shipping.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

Prices rise at Global Dairy Trade auction

This is the first time that prices have increased at the GDT since August 2025.

NEWS 5 January 2026

Tirlán confirms details of upcoming supplier meetings

Tirlán confirms details of upcoming supplier meetings

The co-op is giving suppliers and shareholders the opportunity to meet with their board and senior management.

NEWS 5 January 2026

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Consistency and calf health key to Offaly farmer’s success

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