Organisation: Dairy Forum

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Six years on, ICMSA’s John Comer still fears milk price volatility ’nightmare’

ICMSA is getting into election mode, in the run-up to choosing the association’s next president in late December.

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Dairy co-ops have very real scope to break 30cpl barrier

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Glanbia and Lakeland add 2c to their milk price

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Brexit plan essential to protect €5bn food exports

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First step to create Irish milk futures markets as milk price index developed

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IFA calls for superlevy suspension for dairy farmers

IFA's Seán O’Leary urges officials to reconvene the Dairy Forum

The downturn in global dairy prices appears likely to be with us for much of this year. IFA dairy chairman Seán O’Leary has urged Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and senior Department officials to reconvene the Dairy Forum. He says it must focus banks, co-ops and state agencies to work together to support farmers.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Volatility will be the main issue facing dairy next year

A superficial read of the Teagasc Outlook 2016 for the dairy sector published last week could leave dairy farmers under the impression that they were set for better times as margins are predicted to recover by 25% per litre and 34% per hectare.

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Macra says grassland equipment can optimise natural advantage

Farmers should be given access to grass-measuring equipment to help maximise Ireland’s competitive advantage from grass-fed dairy production, Macra na Feirme has said.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Dairy leaders call on commission to provide more market supports

A MEETING of Irish dairy industry leaders in Fermoy called on the European Commission to provide further market supports to ease the income crisis being faced by farm families.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2009

Call for emergency meeting to address crisis in dairy sector

AN emergency meeting of the Irish Dairy Forum to address the crisis in the industry is being sought by the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2009