Irish milk supply to top 1bn litres a year

Dairygold expects its annual milk supply to exceed a billion litres in the coming years, and has plans to deliver added value at every point along its processing chain.

The north Cork-based co-op saw its milk supply rise 2% to 975m litres during 2014. While the volume is rising, so too is the quality of milk, and notably its solids content, for which the co-op praises the commitment of its suppliers.

“The post-quota era offers real opportunities and Dairygold is ready to take full advantage,” said James Lynch, Dairygold co-op’s new chairman.