Dairy farmers in Kerry and beyond face a difficult few months as global milk prices continue to fall.
That's according to the CEO of Kerry Dairy Ireland, Pat Murphy, who believes the milk price could drop below the cost of production for at least six to eight months in 2026.
The milk producer paid its suppliers 44.53 cent per litre, including VAT, and quality and sustainability bonuses, for September's milk - down from 53.5 cent per litre in January.
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Mr Murphy says milk price volatility will bring a recovery in the second half of next year:
To hear more from Pat Murphy, tune into AgriTime with Sari Houlihan tonight a seven o'clock.
