Tirlán Co-op’s farm family suppliers in Cork turned out in large numbers, both in person and online, for the Co-op’s Business & Market Outlook 2026 Meeting Series held locally on Thursday last, January 15th. Management updated suppliers on the latest market outlook, priorities for 2026 and beyond, and outlined the practical supports available as farm families prepare for spring.
Speaking at the information meeting in Cork Marts, Corrin, Fermoy, Tirlán chairperson, John Murphy, said 2025 will go down as one of the best years for dairy farming, with strong milk prices, favourable weather, and milk volumes rising 7% year-on-year.
Mr Murphy highlighted Tirlán’s pivotal role in securing the extension to the Nitrates Derogation, supported by extensive engagement with Irish and EU stakeholders and clear environmental progress on farms. He cautioned that 2026 will be a more challenging year on the dairy front, due to global milk supply and demand dynamics.
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