Liquid Milk Council Report May 2024
- Policy proposals for approval by National Council
N/A
- Market Report (if relevant)
March Farm Gate prices at 3.3% protein and 3.6% fat.
| Processor | PROTEIN €/kg | c/L protein value | FAT €/kg | % Fat | VOLUME CHARGE | A+B-C | Bonus | VAT excl | VAT | VAT incl |
| DRINAGH | 7.23 | 24.56 | 4.82 | 3.60 | 3.55 | 38.86 | 5.50 | 44.36 | 2.13 | 46.49 |
| BANDON CO-OP | 7.28 | 24.75 | 4.86 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 38.74 | 5.50 | 44.24 | 2.12 | 46.37 |
| BARRYROE | 7.28 | 24.73 | 4.85 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 38.72 | 5.50 | 44.22 | 2.12 | 46.34 |
| LISAVAIRD | 7.23 | 24.56 | 4.82 | 3.60 | 3.70 | 38.71 | 5.50 | 44.21 | 2.12 | 46.34 |
| KERRY | 7.35 | 24.97 | 4.90 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 39.12 | 2.41 | 41.53 | 1.99 | 43.52 |
| TIRLAN | 7.95 | 27.03 | 3.98 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 37.77 | 3.34 | 41.11 | 1.97 | 43.08 |
| LAKELAND | 8.14 | 27.65 | 4.14 | 3.60 | 3.50 | 39.50 | 1.49 | 40.99 | 1.97 | 42.96 |
| DAIRYGOLD | 7.24 | 24.61 | 4.43 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 37.02 | 3.96 | 40.98 | 1.97 | 42.94 |
| STRATHROY | 8.16 | 27.73 | 4.22 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 39.37 | 1.00 | 40.37 | 1.94 | 42.31 |
| ARRABAWN | 7.71 | 26.20 | 3.81 | 3.60 | 3.35 | 36.96 | 3.06 | 40.02 | 1.92 | 41.94 |
| AURIVO | 7.04 | 23.92 | 4.68 | 3.60 | 3.81 | 37.47 | 2.50 | 39.97 | 1.92 | 41.89 |
| TIPPERARY CO-OP | 6.98 | 23.72 | 4.65 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 36.96 | 2.16 | 39.12 | 1.88 | 41.00 |
| NORTH CORK | 7.61 | 25.85 | 4.57 | 3.60 | 4.00 | 38.78 | 0.20 | 38.98 | 1.87 | 40.85 |
- Activity since last National Council
Milk Price Negotiations
Milk Price Negotiations for the past season were successful with all producer groups securing additional premiums. To cover the rise in input costs the committee has outlined that an additional 10cpl premium is required per month over 6 months to make the system viable. Concern is expressed over the volume of supply over winter going forward as liquid milk producers are particularly vulnerable to the recent changes in nitrates policy. It is estimated that just 270 suppliers supply over 50% of the contracted supply over winter months. Current AI statistics published weekly by ICBF would indicate a reduction in the number of cows being bred to produce milk next Autumn.
National milk agency address
Representatives from the NMA addressed the liquid milk committee in March. They are concerned about supply so are sending a survey to contracted milk suppliers in the coming months.
AOB
The role of chairman for the committee is still vacant.
- Any EU/COPA developments
N/A
- Upcoming issues
