Carbery Group Joins Other Processors in Raising September Milk Price
Source: DairyNews.today
Carbery Group has announced an increase in its milk price for September, following similar moves by other major processors.
The company raised its base milk price by 2.5c/L for September supplies. If this increase is applied across the four West Cork co-operatives—Bandon, Barryroe, Drinagh, and Lisavaird—it will result in an average milk price of 50.75c/L, up from 48.03c/L in August. This price includes VAT, a 0.5c/L somatic cell count (SCC) bonus, and the FutureProof sustainability bonus (excluding VAT for the bonuses).
A Carbery spokesperson attributed the increase to strengthening dairy markets, particularly robust cheese prices in the third quarter. "Carbery will continue to maximise returns from dairy markets for our shareholders," the spokesperson said.
Industry-Wide Increases
Carbery is the latest processor to announce a price increase for September. Dairygold raised its milk price by 2.5c/L, bringing its total price to 48c/L, inclusive of sustainability and quality bonuses. This equates to an average farm gate milk price of 59.9c/L for Dairygold suppliers in September.
Kerry Dairy Ireland also confirmed its September milk price at 47.75c/L, inclusive of VAT, for milk with constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat. Meanwhile, Lakeland Dairies was the first to announce its September price, offering 49c/L in the Republic of Ireland, which includes a 0.5c/L Sustainability Incentive Payment. In Northern Ireland, Lakeland will pay 40.3p/L, inclusive of the 0.5p/L sustainability bonus.
Additional Benefits for Lakeland Suppliers
Lakeland Dairies also introduced a feed rebate of €30/t on all dairy feed purchased by milk suppliers between November 2024 and February 2025. This move aims to support farmers during the winter months, adding further value to the overall milk price offering.
As dairy markets remain strong, particularly in cheese, processors continue to adjust prices to reflect improved market conditions, benefiting farmers across Ireland.
A Carbery spokesperson attributed the increase to strengthening dairy markets, particularly robust cheese prices in the third quarter. "Carbery will continue to maximise returns from dairy markets for our shareholders," the spokesperson said.
Industry-Wide Increases
Carbery is the latest processor to announce a price increase for September. Dairygold raised its milk price by 2.5c/L, bringing its total price to 48c/L, inclusive of sustainability and quality bonuses. This equates to an average farm gate milk price of 59.9c/L for Dairygold suppliers in September.
Kerry Dairy Ireland also confirmed its September milk price at 47.75c/L, inclusive of VAT, for milk with constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat. Meanwhile, Lakeland Dairies was the first to announce its September price, offering 49c/L in the Republic of Ireland, which includes a 0.5c/L Sustainability Incentive Payment. In Northern Ireland, Lakeland will pay 40.3p/L, inclusive of the 0.5p/L sustainability bonus.
Additional Benefits for Lakeland Suppliers
Lakeland Dairies also introduced a feed rebate of €30/t on all dairy feed purchased by milk suppliers between November 2024 and February 2025. This move aims to support farmers during the winter months, adding further value to the overall milk price offering.
As dairy markets remain strong, particularly in cheese, processors continue to adjust prices to reflect improved market conditions, benefiting farmers across Ireland.
