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Tirlán butter already discounted at Whole Foods

Fresh competition for Irish grass-fed butter in the US has put focus on prices.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Tirlán butter already discounted at Whole Foods

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Ornua–Tirlán ‘butter battle’ splits milk suppliers

Ornua–Tirlán ‘butter battle’ splits milk suppliers

NEWS 23 September 2026

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

Long-term outlook for dairy markets remains strong

NEWS 23 September 2026

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

What does the grass-fed label really mean?

MARKETS 23 September 2026

Editorial: butter issues

Editorial: butter issues

Editorial: butter issues

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

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Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Dairy and beef increases underpin July growth

Greater volumes of beef and dairy exports offset lower values and drive growth, writes Phelim O’Neill.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

Long-term outlook for milk markets is strong, but, in the short term, prices will be stable and this is being reflected in the GDT and European prices this week, reports Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 29 August 2026

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

Gorman expecting generational renewal measure in Budget 27

The IFA president urged lumpsum payments for farmers in CAP and hoped for a further fuel rebate and co-financing of the fertiliser scheme in the budget.

NEWS 29 August 2026

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

A total of 42,444t of dairy goods were traded at Tuesday's auction, which saw the first fall in prices in five auctions.

NEWS 29 August 2026

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

July milk intake down on 2025 levels

Milk intake in July was down on 2025 levels, as were fat and protein content.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices rise by 0.9% at Global Dairy Trade

Skim milk powder prices increased, while whole milk powder prices dropped slightly.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

Opinion: Ornua is at a crossroads, but Irish butter's quality must be backed

While Tirlán's move has been criticised by some, it has to look after its members' needs. Can we create room for multiple tiers of branded Irish butter?

OPINION 29 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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