Farmers ‘are watching’ milk price discrepancies – ICMSA
FOLLOWING the announcement from numerous milk processors of a lift in their July milk price, the chairperson of ICMSA’s dairy committee said he wholeheartedly welcomed the news and he expressed hope that some of the current positive market sentiment will translate back into better farmgate prices over the coming months.
Milk price divide now over €2,200 per month
A €2,200 difference in April milk returns for the average 90-cow herd has opened up because of wide variation in the prices paid by processors.
Dairy focus: Making the transition to spring milk in Co. Limerick
Farming in Creggane, Charleville, Co. Limerick, the Quain family has been milking cows on the Cork/Limerick border for generations.
By: Seán Cummins
Source: AgriLand
Link: http://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/dairy-focus-making-the-transition-to-spring-milk-in-co-limerick/
Dairygold announces milk price increase for May supplies
Dairygold has decided to announce a milk price increase of 1c/L for milk manufactured in May; this follows on from similar decisions by other processors in recent days.
Aurivo holds March milk price, following 8 months of consecutive increases
Aurivo has announced that its suppliers will received a milk price of 32.4c/L, including VAT and bonuses, for March supplies. By
Conor Finnerty.
Post-Brexit milk shortage fears are overplayed, says Aurivo boss
Aurivo chief, Aaron Forde, has played down IFA warnings of looming milk shortages on supermarket shelves. By Claire Mc Cormack.
Irish Farmers Journal breakfast bulletin: dairy prices, warm weather and Brazil
In the news today, Thursday 6 April: dairy profits at Aurivo, a productive Hereford and dealing with vulture funds. By Patrick Donohoe
Why not play Brussels at its own game?
The European Commission is telling the world that its milk reduction scheme has worked, so why not get Brussels to make permanent provision for such a support platform for the dairy industry – courtesy of the upcoming CAP review? By Richard Halleron
Could Glanbia move be the first step to an 'emerald Fonterra'
Glanbia has meticulously planned its campaign to wean farmers off the ‘family silver’ but some questions still remain. By Darragh McCullough.
Milk price rises to 31c/l despite 'nervous' market
Dairy farmers received a welcome spring boost yesterday when Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII), Kerry Group and Lakeland Dairies all increased their January milk price. By Darragh McCullough