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Farm News May 2018
An Bord Pleanála approves planning for Mogeely facility
Dairygold has this month welcomed partnership, has been manufacturing whose commitment to this
An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant Jarlsberg® cheese on behalf of development with its significant
permission for the development of TINE SA in Mogeely for 10 years. investment, along with Dairygold’s,
state of the art facilities for the reflects a strong vote of confidence
manufacture of Jarlsberg® cheese in The new dedicated Jarlsberg® in the high-quality dairy produce of
Mogeely, Co. Cork. factory will significantly increase our Members.”
Dairygold’s cheese production
The proposal involves a commercial capacity with a potential to produce Dairygold is currently reviewing the
partnership between Dairygold and up to 20,000 tonnes annually. The conditions attached to the decision
TINE SA, Norway’s largest farmer cheese produced at the new facility with a view to assessing their impact
owned dairy Co-Operative and will be exported to Europe, the US on the proposed development
owner of the Jarlsberg® cheese and further afield. works.
brand.
Speaking on the announcement, The proposed development will
Under the proposal TINE SA will Dairygold CEO Jim Woulfe said: comply with the highest standards
invest in the development while “We’re very pleased that planning of planning, operational and
Dairygold’s investment in the project was approved by An Bord Pleanála. environmental regulations.
will provide a Brexit-proof route to The proposed development is
market for locally produced milk. pivotal to the continuation of our
Dairygold, through its strategic strategic partnership with TINE SA
Artist’s impression
Bord Gáis discounts for Dairygold Members
Dairygold Board and Management All Shareholders will have the The discount can be applied to
are constantly seeking opportunities opportunity to receive a discount of multiple meters (farm and household
to provide financial benefits to our 28% on their standard electricity rate meters) and will not be subject to a
members and in that regard we have if they choose to sign up for a one- cancellation fee should you decide to
introduced a new extension to our year term or a 20% discount if they terminate your agreement with Bord
‘Buying For’ scheme to include a opt for a two-year term. The Scheme Gáis. Application forms in relation to
discount with Bord Gáis. is open to Members who are new or the scheme have been included with
existing Bord Gáis customers. this month’s milk statements.
CO-OP SUPERSTORES REMINDS YOU TO ALWAYS
THINK SAFETY
WHEN OPERATING FARM MACHINERY
OR HANDLING LIVESTOCK
Markets Report
GLOBAL MILK PRODUCTION
Key Message:
Jan 2018 Mar 2018 Increased EU milk supply was translated in
2.9% EU milk collection increased by 2.9% 1.3% US milk collections increased more SMP (+9.4%), butter (1.7%) and cheese
(2.6%) while a decline in EU production was
in February 2018 compared to the by 1.3% in March 2018
reported for WMP (-1.7%).
same month in 2017, resulting in USA compared to the same month
EU
340m litres more milk notably in last year, primarily due to yield New Zealand milk production decreased by
Germany, France and Italy, with per cow. 1.4% in March compared to the same month
reductions in Ireland. in 2017. In the US, milk production increased
by 1.3% in March, a 30% decrease in US milk
Feb 2018 Feb 2018 price was recorded in February 2018
NZ New Zealand milk supply decreased 3.5% Australian milk production in compared to February 2017, which
by 1.4% in March 2018 compared to February 2018 increased by represents the lowest level in the last 5
the same month in 2017, with 3.5% compared to the same years. Australian milk supply increased by
-1.4% AUS
abnormal weather and below month in 2017. 3.5% in February 2018 compared to
forecasted cow numbers. February 2017.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC AND TRADE TRENDS
Key Message:
On the demand side, China dairy imports
increased notably in volume in January and Jan-Feb 2018
Butter Cheese SMP WMP
compared to
February 2018. SMP increased by 22%, 2017
WMP increased by 15% while butter and cheese Quantity in k MT % 2017/16
imports increased by 23% and 3% respectively in
the first two months of 2018. China 22k MT 20k MT 65k MT 1187k MT
+23% +3% +22% +15%
China was the main butter importer in January
2018. Australia and Singapore have shown
significant increases in butter imports (+21% and
+22%). Japan, US and South Korea (US with 74% Russia 6k MT 17k MT 8k MT 1k MT
EU origin) led the ranking of cheese importers in -33% +2% -31% -77%
January 2018, with Japan also experiencing a
remarkable increase in its SMP imports (+115%) in
January-February 2018.
GLOBAL PRICING
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Index GDT Auction - Index Movement
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1,500
In the latest GDT auction, Event 212, 1,300
the index increased by 1.9%. The lift
was driven in the main due to the 1,100
increases recorded in the prices of
AMF, butter, cheddar, SMP and WMP. 900
WMP price increased by 0.2% to 700
$3,226/MT, the average price of SMP
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Rennet Casein fell by 6.1% to $4,876/ Outlook: On the world market, dairy prices Cheese prices have firmed with good
MT. Buttermilk powder was not offered generally increased in the month of April. demand, in part due to the anticipated high
at this event. A little over 18,000 MT of Butter prices trended further upwards in the demand for catering products during the
product was sold at the latest auction. EU, with similarities being drawn between the upcoming World Cup. The current price
current price development and that of 2017. movements are somewhat surprising given the
Protein prices have recovered somewhat but apparent plentiful milk supplies globally and
remain at a very low level historically and EU are likely due to local supply shortages and
SMP intervention stocks continue to overhang robust demand.
the market.
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Dairygold AGM
A word of thanks
Dairygold would like to express its thanks
to all our Member farmers and employees
who came together and worked to alleviate
the hardship brought about by the
fodder crisis.
Over an intensive six week operation during
April and May, the Society sourced and
imported over 7,000 tonnes of fodder, with
circa 1,250 Member farmers availing of these
supplies.
Photographs of Members taken at the Dairygold AGM in Mallow
on 27th April.
Use fertiliser to maximise silage stocks
The following are some useful tips to dry out, increase sugars and ahead of you. Walk the grazing
on how you can use fertiliser to decrease nitrates. ground and skip heavy covers for
increase grass growth on your farm grazing and take them out as bales.
in order maximise your silage stocks. You should test grass sugar content
in advance of silage cutting. Sugar is Grass checklist
You should walk the silage ground to the most important measure of 1. Walk silage ground to establish
establish how your crop is ensilabilty – this test is available at how crop is progressing
progressing. Silage growth has Dairygold Quality Feeds Laboratory,
2. Target first cut silage to be
increased in recent weeks so it is Lombardstown.
completed by June 10th
important to assess your crop.
The target for your first cut of silage You should continue to spread 3. Aim for a 12-24 hour wilt when
should be 10th June. It is important fertiliser on grazing ground after cutting silage
not to delay cutting your first cut as each grazing. Spread 30 units of N
4. Test grass sugar content in
the aim this year is to have two after each grazing on drystock farms
advance of cutting
silage harvests by 1st August. and spread 40 units of N after each
Further surpluses can be taken after grazing on dairy farms. Sulphur 5. Continue to spread fertiliser (30-
that. should be applied during these 40 units with sulphur) on grazing
rotations. ground after each grazing
If possible, you should aim to wilt
6. Take out surplus bales if grass is
your silage for a 12-hour period as Finally, you should take out surplus
getting ahead of demand (which
this will allow for the crop bales of silage if the grass is getting
is the case this week).
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Milk Supply Dairygold’s milk supply for April 2018 was down 7% vs April 2017.
NEW Dairy Health Certificates for 2019 milk supply
All milk suppliers will by now have of animals presented to him as milk completed and signed by your
received their blank Dairy Health yielding animals and for which animals veterinary surgeon.
Certificates for 2019 in the post. he is providing certification.
Note the following for 2019: Suppliers find it convenient to have
3 On page 3 – Herdowner Declaration this certificate completed and signed
1 There will no longer be a of Compliance – the herdowner must by their vet at the time of the annual
requirement to submit a list of animal complete the number of animals herd test.
tag numbers with the completed presented by him as milk yielding
certificates. animals to the veterinary practitioner When completed and signed, please
for certification. post to Milk Advisory Department,
2 On page 1 – Veterinary Certification Dairygold Co-Op, Clonmel Road,
of compliance – the Veterinary As you know, there is a legal Mitchelstown, Co Cork.
Practitioner must complete the number requirement to have this certificate
National Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS)
Since the 1st January 2018, all Milk Suppliers and Milk Advisory team in KEY STEPS TO
Suppliers must be and remain SDAS achieving our goal of having all our
certified. Without SDAS certification, Milk Suppliers fully certified under TAKE WHEN
milk will not be collected. Great work SDAS. SCHEDULING THE
has been completed by all our Milk
SDAS AUDIT:
Top 10 items for SDAS checklist All suppliers will need to be
mindful of their certification
Water test A water test report is valid for 3 years (If own private well)
expiry date. Milk Suppliers
Dairygold Farm sign must be present in prominent location should aim to schedule their
farm sign audit at least 1 month before
Medicine Purchases and usages records must be updated back to the their current certification
records most recent Bord Bia audit expiry date.
Farm safety Farm safety booklet must be maintained regularly
statement Completing the SDAS audit
well in advance of the
Bovine herd Herd register can be completed in “Blue Book” or online certification expiry date will
register allow suppliers adequate time
Feed purchase A sample of feed purchase dockets must be provided to close out any issues that
dockets for the audit may need to be addressed
following the audit and
Dairy Fully sealed to ensure vermin proof e.g. doors, no openings achieve certification.
in walls
Milking Milking equipment and all surfaces should be To enquire further about this
parlour reasonably clean or any other SDAS related
issue, please contact your
Farm hazards Open slurry pits must be adequately fenced off; local Milk Advisor or the
guards on PTO shafts
Dairygold Milk Advisory
Milk reports Milk collection dockets and milk quality results (SCC / Helpdesk on 1890-200-840.
TBC etc)
MILK ADVISOR ON WEEKEND CALL
Arrangements for emergency milk issues May-June 2018
th th
26 /27 May 2nd /3 rd /4 th June 9 th /10 th June
16 th /17 th June
Denis Guiry William Ryan Ger HennessyMaeve O’Connor
086 809 8639 086 246 1633 086 852 0792 086 835 4808
Information desk lo-call number for milk related queries is 1890 200 840
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Farm safety – staying safe during the TOP 5
busy season FARm ThEFT
Figures published early this year Silo safety
from the Health and Safety Authority
show that unfortunately, farm safety
• Silos must never be overfilled PREVENTION
TIPS
• On open silos, the sides and ends
is still a major concern for the of the silage should be sloped off at
industry. a safe angle (less than 45 degrees)
1 Restrict Access to your yard, install and
In 2017, there were 24 deaths in • No-one should ever go lock gates
agriculture, making it the eighth year underneath a silage cover once it 2 Ensure your Yard is well lit
in a row that the sector has has been put in place, as the lack of
recorded the highest number of oxygen creates the risk of 3 Take Pictures of your Machinery with your
unique ID features
work related fatalities. asphyxiation. 4 Sign up for Community Text Alerts
As we enter into silage season and Children 5 Always Report Farm Thefts to
An Garda Síochána
begin to spend more time outside, it • Children should not be allowed to
is time to remind ourselves of the play around the farmyard or fields See www.garda.ie for more information
safety measures that can help make when silage is being made.
our work on the farm safer. Below An Garda Síochana l Supporting Safer Communities 2014
are some key areas to be mindful of. Fatigue
• Excessive workloads can lead to
Machinery stress, which can mean people are
• Always ensure that the PTO and more prone to taking short cuts. Try
PTO shaft are covered properly and to plan ahead and allocate enough
that you always disengage the PTO time for the work to be done
before you dismount the tractor
• Consider getting extra help to
• Children must be at least 16 years prevent fatigue.
old, have received adequate training
and be under the supervision of a Assessment
responsible adult before they are • Outside of this busy season, it is
allowed to drive a tractor vitally important that all farmers
• Quad bikes have been described conduct a risk assessment to
understand the risk areas on your Dairygold would like to remind all
as the most dangerous machines on
farm Members to make use of their
farms by a senior Health and Safety
Authority inspector. Those operating • This risk assessment will also help loyalty reward scheme cash
quad bikes should have adequate you write a Safety Statement for bonus on the great special offers
training and wear a helmet for your farm, which everybody on your we have in store.
protection on vehicles. farm should read and understand.
Other
Timber 3 - (1%) Main causes of deaths in
13 - (6%) Agriculture over the last
Dairygold on
Electrical
3 - (1%) 10 years 2008-2017
Falling object
15 - (7%)
Tractor vehicle
Twitter
64 - (30%) Follow us on
Livestock
28 - (13%) Twitter @DairygoldCo_Op
for our latest news and updates.
Fall from height
22 - (11%)
Machinery
42 - (20%)
Drowning/Gas
20 - (10%) Total 210
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Monthly €50 Mountnorth, Graige, Castletown, Kedragh,
Voucher Winners Mallow, Kilmallock, Cahir,
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Making farms safer and more
sustainable while saving farmers
time, money and effort.
Dairygold is the first Co-Operative in Ireland to
pioneer the widespread application of lean tools at
farm level. The proven benefits for farmers include
streamlined work practices, improved farm safety
and quality and a better work-life balance.
As part of a new monthly feature, we will bring you
tips, advice and information on the benefits of
Leanfarm from Members who have participated in
the training and from our Continuous Improvement
(CI) team and Milk Advisors.
Since it was launched in February, approx. 200
Members have engaged in Leanfarm training with
further training sessions upcoming in July, August
and September for Members to avail of.
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
ON YOUR FARM IN 2018
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www.coopsuperstores.ie
for convenient delivery direct to your farm.
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Racking and Shelving
Storage Hooks
Plastic Storage
Tool Organisers
Farm Safety
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05. Co-Op Farm Newsletter HP ad May 2018.indd 1 15/05/2018 09:07
Merle Tanner on the importance of farm efficiency
Merle Tanner has 45 ha (100 acres)
at Coachford, Co Cork. Merle
manages the family’s dairy herd of
50 cows. She supplies milk to
Dairygold Co-op, where it is made
into cheese, milk powder or
ingredients for the infant formula
market.
Merle’s husband Tom and son Shane
look after other aspects of the farm
work such as grassland
management, tillage and
maintenance of the machinery.
Merle is a certified member of the
Bord Bia Sustainable Dairy
Assurance Scheme (SDAS) and
participates in a farm sustainability Pictured: Member farmer Merle Tanner on her family farm in Coachford, Co Cork.
survey as part of the audit. This
means she is a member of Origin
Green. gas for heating the water in her When Merle bought the farm at
milking parlour. Merle has a plate Coachford which was a green field
By participating in SDAS, Origin cooler installed in her dairy. “This site, she worked with Ger McMahon
Green farmers can measure and has given us a big saving on our in Teagasc and De Laval to design a
benchmark their sustainability energy bills”, she says. She is also new 12-unit milking parlour and cow
practices, helping them to identify looking into the costs and benefits housing exactly as she wanted it for
inefficiencies which they can of installing solar panels. her cows.
improve on their own farm, which
can also improve profitability. Merle believes that these things are Merle’s cows are milked twice a day
important for the sustainability of the and she never misses a turn milking
Key improvement measures on dairy farm. Her philosophy is to strive to them. “I’ve been milking cows all my
farms taking part in SDAS and the do the best she can at all times life” she says. “It’s food we’re
sustainability survey include: while keeping her costs down as producing at the end of the day, so I
Increased Economic Breeding Index much as possible. want to make sure it’s done
(EBI), longer grazing season, absolutely right”, she added.
improved nitrogen use efficiency, Merle has restored the old farm
improved slurry management and house on the land which was built in Speaking of the importance of the
energy efficiency. the 1800’s. She also took several Origin Green programme, Dave
measures to improve the wider Fitzgerald, Head of Sustainability
Merle has a pedigree Friesian herd landscape and has planted 4,000 and Business Continuity, Dairygold
which are strip grazed outside from metres of hedgerows in Co-op said; “As a manufacturer of
early February to the end of passageways and all around the high quality dairy nutritional
November depending on the perimeter of the far, planted trees ingredients, the Origin Green
weather. Merle also grows barley such as ash, oak, maple, lime, scots programme is important to Dairygold
and includes a certain amount of pine and roan and installed a pond. both at farm and processing level. It
straw in the cows’ diet, as well as demonstrates to our customers that
using it for bedding. Merle is passionate about keeping we are measuring and improving the
the biodiversity of her farm in-tact sustainability of our supply chain and
“We measure the grass by sight” she and gets great personal enjoyment provides independent certification to
says, “it grows faster in some areas from nature. “It’s important for prove it”.
than others”. Each paddock has everyone on the farm to have a
some clover which reduces the beautiful place to work and a For more information on the Origin
amount of fertilizer needed. The beautiful place to live. When you Green programme, please visit
whole farm was soil tested last year look after nature, it rewards you www.bordbia.ie/farmers
and records of all fertilizer and slurry back”, she says.
spread are kept by Shane.
Merle says she has no intention of
Merle continuously works to improve increasing her number of cows. “I
the efficiency of her farm. She has can comfortably manage the amount
recently changed from electricity to I have and they want for nothing”.
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WRAP IT PINK
IS BACK FOR 2018!
Paint your parish pink
with Dairygold
this silage season
Almost €50,000 has been raised over the last
3 years from the campaign, and pink bales
during silage season are now a constant
reminder to people in rural Ireland to get
screened. Commenting on the campaign
John O’Carroll, Head of Retail at Dairygold said “We’re proud to be
Pink Partners of the Irish Cancer Society and look forward to another
successful “Wrap It Pink” campaign this summer. The campaign
is about raising awareness of breast cancer across rural Ireland as
well as raising much needed funds for vital breast cancer research
and support services across the country – the support to date from
farmers nationwide has been incredible”.
Dairygold’s pink wrap is now available in Co-Op Superstores across Three generations of O’Briens, farming at Ballykitt farm,
Ballyclough, proudly supported Wrap It Pink in 2017
Munster and online at www.coopsuperstores.ie.
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My average SCC decreased to 75 for 2017.
I would highly recommend this product to any Pantone 186
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I look forward to maintaining excellent hygiene
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05. Co-Op Farm Newsletter x2 ads May 2018.indd 1 14/05/2018 12:22
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