Dairygold and Competitors Set February Milk Prices Amidst Market Stability
Source: dairynews.today
Dairygold maintains its milk price for February supplies, while other processors adjust their rates amidst a stable dairy market.
Dairygold has announced that its quoted milk price for February remains unchanged at 50c/L.
This rate includes bonuses for sustainability and quality, as well as VAT. The February early calving bonus of 5.26c/L will be paid on milk supplied in accordance with quality criteria, raising the potential price to 55.26c/L.
The announcement also revealed an average February farm gate milk price of 63.4c/L based on average February 2025 milk solids, with an EU Standard constituents price of 59.7c/L, including bonuses and VAT.
A company spokesperson stated, "Dairy markets are generally stable, with strong demand for butter and cheese, and somewhat weaker demand for milk powders."
Other processors have adjusted their prices: Kerry Dairy Ireland set its February price at 52.47c/L, inclusive of a base-price top-up and bonuses. Meanwhile, Lakeland Dairies reduced its base milk price, with adjustments for bonuses both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
This rate includes bonuses for sustainability and quality, as well as VAT. The February early calving bonus of 5.26c/L will be paid on milk supplied in accordance with quality criteria, raising the potential price to 55.26c/L.
The announcement also revealed an average February farm gate milk price of 63.4c/L based on average February 2025 milk solids, with an EU Standard constituents price of 59.7c/L, including bonuses and VAT.
A company spokesperson stated, "Dairy markets are generally stable, with strong demand for butter and cheese, and somewhat weaker demand for milk powders."
Other processors have adjusted their prices: Kerry Dairy Ireland set its February price at 52.47c/L, inclusive of a base-price top-up and bonuses. Meanwhile, Lakeland Dairies reduced its base milk price, with adjustments for bonuses both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
