Kilkenny farmers to benefit as Tirlán extends drought support package to 15 August
The Kilkenny-based Tirlán Co-operative is extending its support package for family farm milk suppliers to help address the ongoing impact of drought on grass growth and milk production.
The package offers immediate support of:
- €40 per tonne rebate on GAIN dairy feed
- €10 per tonne rebate on Irish rolled cereals
- €3 per tonne rebate on straights
- €20 per tonne rebate on fertiliser purchases
- Support applies to eligible orders received between 10 July and Friday 15 August 2026 before 1pm, or until available tonnage is exhausted.
- Products must be delivered by Wednesday 19 August 2026.
- €40/tonne rebate on all GAIN dairy feed.
- €10/tonne rebate on Irish rolled cereals.
- €3/tonne rebate on all straights.
- €20/tonne rebate on all fertiliser purchased.
- Available to all Tirlán milk suppliers with no cent-per-litre (cpl) spend requirement.
- Rebates will be credited to qualifying customers' (end-users/farmers) trading accounts in September 2026.
- Reasonable usage limits will apply.
The ongoing drought in parts of the Tirlán catchment has reduced grass growth, increasing the need for purchased feed and conserved forage. In response, Tirlán has extended the deadline for its support package available to milk suppliers.
The support now applies to qualifying products ordered between July 10, and Friday, August 15, 2026 (before 1pm) and delivered on or before Wednesday 19 August 2026.
Milk volumes at processing sites have fallen below forecast levels, while milk protein percentages have declined week-on-week over the past three weeks.
This support package is designed to help farmers maintain herd performance, support milk production and protect valuable winter feed reserves during these challenging conditions. I
n addition to the financial support package, Tirlán's advisory teams are working with milk suppliers to provide advice on grassland management, feeding strategies and fodder planning.
A number of terms apply to the support:Tirlán milk suppliers are encouraged to place final orders before 1pm on Friday, August 15, through their local Tirlán branch, their Business Manager, or online via the TirlanFarmLife.com website through the “My Account” portal.