Tirlán Raises November Milk Price Amid Stable Market Conditions
Source: DairyNews.today
Tirlán, the Kilkenny-based dairy processor, announced on Tuesday (December 17) an increase in its milk price for November supplies, marking a 1c/L rise compared to October.
The co-operative confirmed it will pay a total of 51.08c/L, including VAT, for creamery milk with standard constituents of 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.
Price Breakdown
Tirlán outlined the composition of the November milk price:
A base price of 50.58c/L, including VAT, reflecting a 1c/L increase from October;
A sustainability action payment of 0.5c/L, including VAT, for qualifying suppliers.
The base price and sustainability payment will be adjusted to account for the actual milk constituents delivered. Based on these adjustments, the average price paid to suppliers for November creamery milk will be 67.2c/L, including VAT.
Tirlán encouraged suppliers to register their sustainability actions on the Tirlán FarmLife website to secure the 0.5c/L sustainability payment for 2025.
Market Outlook
Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said the processor is pleased to offer a higher price, acknowledging a challenging first half of the year for farmers.
“While the first half of the year was particularly tough, the second half has been more favorable, with herds delivering strong milk solids,” Murphy stated. “Year-on-year volumes remain relatively robust, although last year’s comparable supply period was notably weak.”
Murphy described current dairy markets as “relatively stable,” but noted ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that could impact future conditions.
Supporting Winter Production
Murphy also highlighted the importance of winter milk production, ensuring the availability of high-quality dairy products year-round.
“For December, all milk supplied will qualify for payments under the Autumn Calving Scheme, Liquid Milk Contract, or the Unconditional Seasonality Payment. We extend our appreciation to all suppliers committed to winter production,” he said.
Seasonality Bonuses
Tirlán confirmed that unconditional seasonality bonus payments will remain unchanged for the winter months of December, January, and February. These payments apply to non-contracted milk volumes meeting quality standards, with rates set as follows:
5c/L for December;
7c/L for January;
5c/L for February.
These payments will also be adjusted based on actual milk constituents delivered.
Tirlán’s board assured suppliers it will continue to monitor dairy market trends monthly to support farmer incomes amid evolving conditions.
Price Breakdown
Tirlán outlined the composition of the November milk price:
A base price of 50.58c/L, including VAT, reflecting a 1c/L increase from October;
A sustainability action payment of 0.5c/L, including VAT, for qualifying suppliers.
The base price and sustainability payment will be adjusted to account for the actual milk constituents delivered. Based on these adjustments, the average price paid to suppliers for November creamery milk will be 67.2c/L, including VAT.
Tirlán encouraged suppliers to register their sustainability actions on the Tirlán FarmLife website to secure the 0.5c/L sustainability payment for 2025.
Market Outlook
Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said the processor is pleased to offer a higher price, acknowledging a challenging first half of the year for farmers.
“While the first half of the year was particularly tough, the second half has been more favorable, with herds delivering strong milk solids,” Murphy stated. “Year-on-year volumes remain relatively robust, although last year’s comparable supply period was notably weak.”
Murphy described current dairy markets as “relatively stable,” but noted ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that could impact future conditions.
Supporting Winter Production
Murphy also highlighted the importance of winter milk production, ensuring the availability of high-quality dairy products year-round.
“For December, all milk supplied will qualify for payments under the Autumn Calving Scheme, Liquid Milk Contract, or the Unconditional Seasonality Payment. We extend our appreciation to all suppliers committed to winter production,” he said.
Seasonality Bonuses
Tirlán confirmed that unconditional seasonality bonus payments will remain unchanged for the winter months of December, January, and February. These payments apply to non-contracted milk volumes meeting quality standards, with rates set as follows:
5c/L for December;
7c/L for January;
5c/L for February.
These payments will also be adjusted based on actual milk constituents delivered.
Tirlán’s board assured suppliers it will continue to monitor dairy market trends monthly to support farmer incomes amid evolving conditions.
