Place: Lakeland

Lakeland Dairies is now Ireland's third largest milk processor

Lakeland Dairies is now Ireland’s third biggest dairy processor, having acquired Fane Valley’s dairy business for an undisclosed sum.

Wed, 04 May, 2016

Silicon Valley, Wall St drive wealth gap in US

There are several ways to measure the growing US wealth gap, but almost any way you look at it, the rich are getting richer.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

8 easy biscuit recipes to make you feel like you're in the Bake Off tent too

Did you fancy a bite of Norman’s farthing biscuits, or Martha’s goats cheese and caramelised onion sandwich biscuits?

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

QUIRKY WORLD... Thieves target police baseball team

BASEBALL RAID

Mon, 05 May, 2014

Earl puts mountain up for sale to pay off tax bill

A mountain in England has been put up for sale as its owner attempts to pay off a hefty tax bill.

Sun, 04 May, 2014

Win sends Cavan into semi-final clash with Monaghan

Fermanagh 0-11 Cavan 0-13

Sun, 16 Jun, 2013

Co-op contract debate deflects from issues of amalgamation and returning best price

WHAT happens if the milk lorry does not turn up to collect the milk from the bulk tank?

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

Lakeland hailed for contribution to regional economy and food sector

Lakeland Dairies chief executive Michael Hanley cited the excellent quality of milk in border-adjacent counties, when picking up the two main honours at the inaugural Cavan Business and Tourism awards.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2012

96% of farmers say they will stay in milk production after quota ends

Some 96% of farmers intend to stay in milk production after the EU’s abolition of milk quotas in 2015, while 67% are already formulating their expansion plans, according to a survey of Lakeland Dairies suppliers.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012

ICMSA fears ‘bubble’ developing as exchange prices for quotas inflate

INFLATED prices for the exchange of milk quota are fast developing into “a bubble”, according to ICMSA dairy chairman Pat McCormack.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011

20m Lakeland milk powder plant allows consolidation of operations

LAKELAND Dairies yesterday unveiled a €20m milk powder plant that can customise products for clients, facilitate research and feed excess energy back into the national electricity grid.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2010

IFA urges all co-ops to follow suit as milk price to suppliers increases

MILK price increases announced by a number of co-ops have been welcomed by the Irish Farmers Association.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2009

Dairygold payment to milk suppliers for September to rise by 1.75c/litre

DAIRYGOLD Co-op is to increase the price it pays its suppliers for September milk by 1.75c/litre.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

Some co-ops reduce milk prices

LAKELAND, Connacht Gold and Arrabawn Co-op cut their August milk prices, but most co-ops left prices unchanged, according to IFA. Northern and western co-ops have cut prices by about 9c per litre this year, while most other co-ops took about 6c off prices.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2008

Monkeys on the run after nature-defying swim

Fifteen monkeys are on the run after a mass breakout from a facility in Florida.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2008

Energy costs ‘key for dairy industry’

THE cost of energy is one of the most pressing issues facing processors, a dairy industry leader has warned.

Tue, 27 Mar, 2007

IFA says milk price cut will cost average farmer €3,000

he Irish Farmers Association has slammed Glanbia and Lakeland for cutting the prices they pay to farmers for milk.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2006

Co-ops split over quota exchange

LAKELAND DAIRIES have opposed Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan's plans to establish a milk quota exchange system in 2007.

Thu, 23 Mar, 2006

Wilma advances towards Florida

The governor of Florida today declared a state of emergency ahead of approaching Hurricane Wilma, but the state got a little breathing room when the storm’s slower pace postponed its likely landfall.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2005