Dale Farm

Growth will be the key driver for the dairy sector into the future.

The future of dairy in Northern Ireland: it’s all about growth

Pictured L-R: Hannah Martin, SRG, Glenn Cuddy, UFU Deputy President, Victor Chestnutt, Chair, SRG, Lois McConaghy, SRG and Conor Brown, ICBF

UFU supports SRG at dairy conference

Pictured L-R: Hannah Martin, SRG, Glenn Cuddy, UFU Deputy President, Victor Chestnutt, Chair, SRG, Lois McConaghy, SRG and Conor Brown, ICBF

UFU supports SRG at dairy conference

Dale Farm Chair Fred Allen and Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan

Dale Farm AGM hears cooperative is preparing for next phase of growth

Dairy Council for Northern Ireland CEO Ian Stevenson.

Dairy Conference to explore next phase of dairy sustainability journey

2023 HLA in Food and Drink Manufacturing graduate Abbie Thompson (Antrim), credits the programme for a successful career.

CAFRE Higher Level Apprenticeship graduates reflect on their career success

CAFRE BSc (Hons) Food Innovation and Nutrition student Sophie Hawthorne (Markethill) developed a Sea Salted Pistachio ice-cream flavour during her placement year.

CAFRE student scoops success with Dale Farm placement

The Dale Farm headquarters

Dale Farm has committed to a significant investment programme

The winning cheeses are judged by an international panel of experts

Golden glow in national awards for delicious Cookstown cheddar cheese

From left, Dale Farm Vice-Chair David Rea, Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan, Chair Fred Allen and Chief Financial Officer John Morgan.

Strong team performance drives another successful year for Dale Farm

Students from Cullybackey College proudly showing off their new rugby kit, sponsored by Dale Farm

Dale Farm strengthens community ties through ‘Adopt a School’ initiative

Mark Boyle, Group Commercial Director, Dale Farm.

Dale Farm announces commercial team expansion

Cavanagh Eggs at Newtownbutler is a leading supplier to TescoNI

Tesco doubles local food and drink suppliers

Tess Osborne, head of fresh foods sourcing NI at Tesco, said: “We are incredibly proud of our strong partnerships with local farmers and producers across Northern Ireland."

Tesco NI more than doubles number of local suppliers in three years

Dale Farm

Completion of another exceptionally strong business year for Dale Farm

Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has confirmed a 13th payment will be made along with the milk payment for March.

Additional payment 'timely' in helping support Dale Farm producers
Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has confirmed a 13th payment will be made along with the milk payment for March.
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Dale Farm and Aurivo announce all-island strategic partnership

Dale Farm and Aurivo announce all-island strategic partnership

Jennifer Ritchie

Women in agriculture profile featuring Jennifer Ritchie

Attending the NIIAS Winter Fair Breakfast Seminar 2025, l to r: Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds; Nick Whelan, Dale Farm and Alan Hopps, CAFRE.

Northern Ireland Institute of Agricultural Science completes another busy year

L-R: Herd Efficiency award winner John Edgar pictured with Megan Morrow, United Feeds, Fred Allen and Marcus Graham, Dale Farm and Paul Deakin, KingShay

Awards celebrate dairy producers who are driving efficiency on-farm

The Adventures of Pinocchio cast picured with Caroline Martin from Dale Farm

Dale Farm has continued its leading role as show sponsor for the ninth season

Clarence Calderwood pictured with Albert Lowry from Ballyweeny

Confirmation of a four-month winter milk support bonus of three pence per litre

John and Nicola Young have been named the Farmers Weekly, Dairy Farmer of the Year

Farmers Weekly, Dairy Farmer of the Year award for the Youngs

United Feeds' customers, the Fleming Family, on winning the NISA Dairy Cow of the Year Championship at Antrim Show

United Feeds is marking a major milestone

Unite says Dale Farm workers have accepted an improved pay deal

Dale Farm workers have scored a clear win on pay - Unite

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Dale Farm vows to keep milk flowing

Some Dale Farm employees are threatening strike action

Dale Farm drivers and engineers vote for strike action
The trade union ‘Unite’ has announced strike action at dairy producer Dale Farm group, beginning on Wednesday, August 20.
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Left to right: Rosie Forsythe, Cancer Focus NI, Caroline Martin, Jennifer Toner, Gail McCullough, Colin Smyth, Laura Peacock and Lauren Shields - Dale Farm charity committee members.

Dale Farm has proudly supported Cancer Focus NI for over four years

Pictured L-R, Group Vice-Chair, David Rea, Group Chief Executive, Nick Whelan, Chair, Fred Allen and Group Chief Financial Officer, John Morgan

Land mark moment in the development of Dale Farm

Dale Farm gained a series of prestigious awards at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

International quality awards for Dale Farm’s Dromona cheddar cheeses

Pictured L-R, Group Vice-Chair, David Rea, Group Chief Executive, Nick Whelan, Chair, Fred Allen and Group Chief Financial Officer, John Morgan

Turnover at Dale Farm increased, year on year, from £631.4m to £722.4m

Neville Graham, Producer Services Director, Dale Farm

Profile feature on Neville Graham, Producer Services Director, Dale Farm

Nick Whelan Group Chief Executive Dale Farm. (Photo: Freelance)

Dale Farm looks to the future with confidence

Members of Dale Farm’s charity committee at Dale Farm House with Rosie Forsythe, Corporate Fundraising Manager at Cancer Focus NI. Pictured are: (back L-R) Carol Brownlee; Chloe Kyle; Caroline Martin; Lauren Shields; Helen Curtis; Tori Preece. (Front L-R) Front L-R: Cara Clarke; Rosie Forsythe; Gail McCullough.

Dale Farm has raised an impressive £65,000 for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

Discussing the benefits of Dale Farm's Future Strong Programme, l to r: Caryn Webster, dairy farmer: Islandmagee; Colin Bolton, Grassland Agro and Chloe Kyle, United Feeds

Year 2 of Dale Farm initiative kicks on January 1st , 2025

AgriSearch Chair Professor Gerry Boyle (right) and AgriSearch PhD Student Enda Crossan (left)

Survey feeds into the AgriSearch funded PhD project at Ulster University

AgriSearch Chair Professor Gerry Boyle (right) and AgriSearch PhD Student Enda Crossan (left)

Survey feeds into the AgriSearch funded PhD project at Ulster University

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Cold snap not impacting on agriculture as yet

Herd Efficiency award winners Harry and Simon Stevenson pictured with John Blakely, United Feeds, Fred Allen and Paul Reaney, Dale Farm and Felicity Gale, KingShay.

County Down dairy farmers named as the overall winners

Christopher McKee and Mark McIntyre from Bushmills with David Rowe on the Dale Farm stand at the Winter Fair

Duke of Edinburgh visits busy Dale Farm stand

Caroline Martin, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, Dale Farm, May McFettridge as Mrs Smee, and Sharon Campbell, Head of Marketing, Dale Farm.

Dale Farm and Grand Opera House soar to new heights with Peter Pan

Caroline Martin, Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, Dale Farm; May McFettridge as Mrs Smee; Sharon Campbell, Head of Marketing Dale Farm. (Pic: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye Ltd)

Dale Farm and Grand Opera House partnership soars to new heights

2. R- L Croc, Jordan Walker as Peter Pan; Caroline Martin Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications, Dale Farm; Jolene O'Hara as Captain Hook and Croc feature in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan.

Dale Farm and Grand Opera House partnership soars to new heights, welcoming The ...

Dale Farm's Rodney Stewart and Stephen McLean at the new plant

Dale Farm’s new cheese plant to come on stream next week

Neville Graham, new Producer Services Director at Dale Farm

New position for Neville Graham at Dale Farm

(L-R) Jason Rankin, AgriSearch; Tom Scrope, Soil Benchmark; Ed Wright, Dale Farm; Sue McGuire, Digital Catapult; Michael Little, Lagan Networks; Ciara Reynolds, DAERA; Richard French, i3D Robotics; Chris Holcroft, Glass Technology Solutions; Barry King, Encirc.

Loughry Campus event showcasing innovative solutions

Milk supplies from Dale Farm’s 1,244 Northern Ireland’s producers increased slightly during 2023/24 to an average of 717,924 litres per business. (Picture: Cliff Donaldson)

Sustainable growth is on the agenda at Dale Farm

Participants of the 5 Nations Member Conference with YFCU staff

YFCU host 5 Nations Members’ Conference at Crawfordsburn County Park, Bangor

Megan Morrow

Women in agriculture profile featuring Megan Morrow

Pictured at the 2024 Dale Farm Annual General Meeting are Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan and Chair Fred Allen

Investment and sustainable growth on the agenda at Dale Farm AGM

Pictured at the 2024 Dale Farm Annual General Meeting are Group Chief Executive Nick Whelan and Chair Fred Allen

Members of Dale Farm cooperative gathered at the Glenavon Hotel, Cookstown

Randalstown dairy farmer, Aaron McNeilly, discussing the benefits of Omega Crop with United Feeds' agronomist: Chloe Kyle.

Omega Crop uses satellite imagery to measure grass

AgriSearch Chair Professor Gerry Boyle (right) congratulating Enda Crossan on being awarded an AgriSearch PhD Scholarship

A new AgriSearch funded PhD project is getting underway at Ulster University

Club leader Oisin McAteer and member Craig Houston cooking at the recent family fun night and barbecue which was held by Randalstown YFC at Shane's Castle. Picture: Randalstown YFC

In pictures: Randalstown YFC fun night at Shane’s Castle

Clarence Calderwood, United Feeds

Clarence has over 30 years of experience in the feeds industry

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