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Fodder Import, Transport Support Extended

Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, has extended the duration of both the fodder import and fodder transport support measures...

Aurivo Report 10% Increased Operating Profit For 2017

Aurivo has reported a total operating profit of €3.9 million for its full-year financial results for 2017, which is a 10% profit on the previous year....

Dale Farm Seeks To Acquire Rivals LacPatrick

Belfast-based dairy processor Dale Farm has contacted LacPatrick to show interest in bidding for the business, according to the Irish Times. It was deci...

Lakeland Dairies Sees 28% Sales Surge In 2017

Farmer-owned co-operative Lakeland Dairies has recorded an annual revenue increase of 28% to €769.8 million in 2017, up from €601 million the yea...

IFA Urges Co-Ops To Invest In Farms

The Irish Farmers Association has urged co-ops to invest in the sustainability of their supplying dairy farms as harsh spring weather and cattle conditions...

Glanbia Implements Adverse Weather Bonus, Price Cuts

Kilkenny-based dairy company Glanbia will introduce a ‘special support payment’ of 1c/l of milk as a result of the tough spring weather and cha...

Ibec Dairy Group Calls On Insurances To Deal Positively With Farms

Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) has called on the insurance industry to deal positively with the difficulties for farms arising in the aftermath of Storm Emma...