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Thursday, 4 May 2023 16:10

Many supermarkets are decreasing the price of butter.

Farmers have described supermarket price-wars over dairy products as a "real threat".

Last week a number of shops announced a reduction in own-brand milk, and butter has since followed.

It's not clear yet if these cuts will be passed on to processors and producers.

Offaly Chair of Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association and Rahan farmer, Michael Guinan, says dairy farmers can't afford a setback right now:

The Irish Farmers Association says it wants clarity from supermarkets on the future price of milk.

The IFA's President is Tommervara's Tim Cullinan - he says they need to get guarantees:

Tributes Paid To Westmeath Man Following Search At Midlands Lake

Kyle Geoghegan from Castletown Geoghegan was recovered yesterday at Lough Ennell.
Fire Safety Upgrades Underway at Midlands Hospital

The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is undergoing works.
Midlands MEP Calls For Schools To Register In EU Education Programme

Schools across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are being encouraged to join the European Union’s ‘Blue Star’ education programme.
Longford-Westmeath TD Demands Measures To Tackle Public Transport Overcrowding

Sorca Clarke says students travelling from Mullingar to Athlone are being left stranded on the side of the road most mornings.
Laois Councillor Calls For Further IDA Engagement

Councillor Ashling Moran wants the IDA to engage with the local authority on the matter.
Former Laois Teacher Fined €1,000 After Striking Colleague's Car

The incident took place in April this year.
Longford-Westmeath TD Slams Online Abuse Against FAI Members

The FAI have sat before the Oireachtas Sports Committee today.
Midlands Digitalisation Expert Expresses Concerns Over New Open AI Model

Open AI is postponing the release of its newest artificial intelligence model Astra 6.1.

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