Lakeland Dairies

On the farm of Geraldine McDonnell (far left) and Alan McDonnell (far right), Drogheda, Co. Louth, are Lakeland Dairies’ chairperson Niall Matthews and CEO Colin Kelly launching the co-op’s new sustainability strategy, Pathway to a Better Future which aims to reduce on farm and factory emissions by 30 pc before the end of the decade. Picture by Patrick Bolger, NO REPRO FEE / FREE TO USE.

Lakeland initiative targets emission By The Newsroom

Got milk? Colin Kelly, CEO Lakeland Dairies enjoying World School Milk Day with students from Killeshandra Primary School, Cavan.

Lakeland CEO joins students on World Milk Day By The Newsroom

Lakeland has set the milk price for August. Picture: Lakeland Dairies

The average payout is 29.5p/l for August. By The Newsroom

Niall Matthews, Chairperson of Lakeland Dairies chats to Elaine Weir, Dairy Farmer & Joint Shareholder from Rathfriland, Co Down during the Lakeland Dairies, Special General Meeting in Cavan on Tuesday afternoon. 12-09-2023

Chairperson Niall Matthews welcomed the outcome of the vote By The Newsroom

David Cargill (left) discussing preparations for the September 7th Open Day with NMR's Ivor Hyndman. (Pic: Richard Halleron)

NMR to host Open Day at Hollybank Holsteins Richard Halleron

Pictured at Virginia Show are (L/R) Susan Casey, Lakeland Dairies Teagasc Joint Programme; Niall Matthews, Chair and Sinéad Brady, Lakeland Agri.

Currently some 12% of herd owners in the country are women By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies have released details of the July milk price.

Areduction of 1.5p/l on the June price

Lakeland Dairies is holding the milk price. Picture: Lakeland Dairies

Dairy markets have remained uncertain over the past month Ruth Rodgers

Vice Chair Keith Agnew and Chair of Lakeland Dairies, Niall Matthews presenting a cheque to Air Ambulance NI for £5,000

Lakeland Dairies donate to air ambulance By The Newsroom

The Supreme Champion of the Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards is Stephen Cargill, Templepatrick, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, who claimed the accolade for the exceptionally high quality of milk produced on his farm throughout the past year. Mr. Cargill also took home the >1m litre producer category award in Northern Ireland. Pictured L/R Colin Kelly, Group CEO; Niall Matthews, Chairman; Stephen Cargill and Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman, Lakeland Dairies. Picture by Rory Geary, NO REPRO FEE.

Supreme Champion award for Co Antrim farming family By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies Milk Collection Vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for May Joanne Knox

A Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle

Milk markets to pick up during the fourth quarter of 2023 Richard Halleron

Lakeland Dairies - Milk Collection Vehicle

Lakeland Dairies reduces April milk price By The Newsroom

Farming Life news

AgriSearch to hold 'quality forage for cost control' webinar By The Newsroom

The Leathem family, David, Kirsty and daughter Beckie, from Moira have recently diversified from suckler farming to dairying. They are pictured discussing the forthcoming open day on 26th April with Tommy Armstrong, Lely Center Eglish. Picture: Julie Hazelton

Lely open day to focus on diversifying from suckler farming to dairying Julie Hazelton

Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for March

Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman; Colin Kelly, Group CEO; Peter Sheridan, Group Chief Financial Officer; Niall Matthews, Chairman; Lakeland Dairies.

Lakeland Dairies reports uplift in revenues to £1.7 billion for 2022 Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies milk collection vehicle on its rounds.

Lakeland Dairies sets milk price level for February Joanne Knox

Lakeland has cut its January milk price

Markets started turning towards the end of 2022 Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies is also making an additional payment to all suppliers, for all litres of milk supplied in 2022.

Lakeland makes additional payment for all 2022 milk Joanne Knox

Lakeland milk collection lorry

Lakeland said they welcome approaches from new suppliers north and south Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland have announced the latest milk price

Energy costs are being factored in to the January payment Ruth Rodgers

Food Degree students at Loughry Campus were delighted to learn of the financial awards available for them to compete for at CAFRE. Teresa McCarney (Head of Food Education, CAFRE) joined Brooke Hamilton (Katesbridge), Hannah Jordan (Portadown), and Sam Robinson (Londonderry) to launch the Bursary and Scholarship programme at Loughry Campus.

Discover Bursary and Scholarship Opportunities at CAFRE Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for June Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for May Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies increases fixed milk price Ruth Rodgers

Michael Hanley, Group CEO

Lakeland Dairies CEO Michael Hanley to retire in December Ruth Rodgers

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for April

At the AGM of Lakeland Dairies in Cavan were (L-R) Niall Matthews, Chairman, Michael Hanley, Group CEO, Peter Sheridan, Group Chief Financial Officer and Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman. Photo Rory Geary

Lakeland AGM hears of strong progress By The Newsroom

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Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for March Joanne Knox

Pictured (L-R), Michael Hanley, Group Chief Executive; Niall Matthews, Chairman; Keith Agnew, Vice-Chairman; Peter Sheridan, Group Chief Financial Officer, Lakeland Dairies. Picture by Lorraine Teevan.

Lakeland Dairies announces 2021 results which saw 20% increase in revenues Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies to introduce milk procurement adjustments in 2023 Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for February Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for January Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for December By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for November Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies announces new payment system for milk suppliers in NI Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies announces milk price increase Joanne Knox

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for September By The Newsroom

New Board appointed at Lakeland Dairies By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for August By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies announces July milk price By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies pays tribute following death of ‘pioneering and progressive’ Co... By The Newsroom