Dairy Reports
Dairy Council Report May 2024
- Policy proposals for approval by National Council
Not applicable.
- 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
Hardship bonus secured for the March milk cheque from the majority of milk processors.
Bord Bia SDAS
Consultation on Module D Animal Health has commenced.
The Nitrates Agriculture Water Quality Working Group is due to meet this Friday, 3rd of May.
The Milk Price Analysis 2023 was published in March.
Grainne Dwyer has been appointed to the role of Dairy Executive while Aine O’Connell is on maternity leave.
- Any EU/COPA developments
Not applicable
- Upcoming issues
Nitrates Interim Review – Consultation phase
