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Dairygold to power its processing plants with renewable solar electricity from Co-Op member’s farm

The agreement between Dairygold and local Grain Supplier, Michael Quirk, will see Dairygold purchase 5,000 MWh per year of renewable solar energy from Lurrig Solar Farm, located on Michael’s farm in Aghada, Co. Cork to provide electricity for Dairygold’s processing operations. Michael developed the solar farm on his farmland in 2022.

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Dairygold awards bursaries to UCC Agricultural Science students

Dairygold Co-operative Society has awarded two undergraduate bursaries to students undertaking the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree at University College Cork (UCC).

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Dairygold Chief Executive, Conor Galvin to take up new role as Ornua Chief Executive

The Board of Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited, confirms that its Chief Executive, Conor Galvin is leaving the Society to take up the role of Chief Executive of Ornua. Dairygold will...

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“Tillage sector’s resilience, key to future sustainability” – Dairygold Tillage Conference

“For tillage farmers, building resilience into their business is key to achieving long term success.  This was the message from Liam O’Flaherty, General Manager at Dairygold Agri Business at the...

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Co-Op Superstores teams up once again with Munster GAA to sponsor the 2024 Munster Hurling League

The sponsorship demonstrates Co-Op Superstores recognition of the importance of this pre-season competition to its Members, Customers and Employees

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Dairygold 2023 Member Upskilling Programme Graduates

The Dairygold Member Up-Skilling Programme provides Members with the opportunity to enhance their business knowledge, develop their personal business skills and increase their understanding of the Dairy Industry, Dairy Markets and Agricultural Policy. It also affords participants the opportunity to learn more about Dairygold, its operations and governance structures. The Programme is accredited by ICOS Skillnet and qualifies participants for admission as Members of the Plunkett Institute.

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Dairygold Sponsors Dairy Women Ireland Conference 2023

Dairygold was proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2nd annual Dairy Women Ireland (DWI) Conference which took place in the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare on Saturday 25th...

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Dairygold and Tirlán join forces in FarmGen collaboration

Dairygold and Tirlán have joined forces to further strengthen the dairy sector's sustainability efforts by rolling out Tirlán’s renewable energy solutions programme FarmGen to Dairygold suppliers across the Munster region. The new partnership between two of the leading farmer-owned co-operatives is a clear indication of the dairy sector’s commitment to embracing new technologies to cut on-farm emissions and help farm families operate more sustainably and efficiently.

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Irish Grass-fed Cows produce more Nutritious Milk

Irish grass-fed milk contains more beneficial nutrients than milk from conventional indoor-feeding practices. Researchers from Teagasc and Food for Health Ireland (FHI) discovered that dairy cows who operate on an...

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Dairygold announces acquisition of Irish nutritional solutions provider Vita Actives

Dairygold Health and Nutrition, part of Dairygold Co-Operative Society, has announced that it has acquired a majority shareholding in Vita Actives Limited, an Irish nutritional solutions provider, entering the fast-growing...

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