Tirlán has today (Tuesday, December 17) become the latest processor to announce the milk price for supplies from farmers during November.
The Kilkenny-based co-op confirmed that it will pay a total of 51.08c/L, including VAT, for November creamery milk supplies at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.
The processor said that this is an increase of 1c/L on the payment for October.
Tirlán
In a statement, Tirlán outlined that the November milk price consists of the following:
- Base milk price of 50.58c/L, including VAT, an increase of 1c/L from October;
- Sustainability action payment of 0.5c/L, including VAT, to all qualifying suppliers.
The processor said that the base price and sustainability action payment will be adjusted to reflect the actual constituents of milk delivered by suppliers.
The actual average price paid by Tirlán for November creamery milk, based on delivered constituents, will be 67.2c/L, including VAT.
Suppliers have also been encouraged to register their sustainability actions now on the Tirlán FarmLife website to secure the 0.5c/L payment for 2025.
John Murphy, Tirlán chairperson, said that the processor is pleased to be in a position to increase the milk price this month.
“After a very challenging first half of the year, the second half has been more favourable, with herds delivering good milk solids.
“Year-on-year milk volumes are relatively strong but it should be noted that the comparable supply period in 2023 was particularly weak.
“Dairy markets are relatively stable, but there are a number of geopolitical factors creating uncertainty on the horizon.
“The board will continue to monitor the dairy market on a monthly basis,” he said.
Murphy added that it is important at this time of year to recognise suppliers that milk throughout the winter months to ensure consumers have access to high quality fresh dairy products.
“For December, all milk supplied will qualify for either the Autumn Calving Scheme, Liquid Milk Contract or Unconditional Seasonality payment.
“We would like to thank all suppliers involved for their commitment to year-round milk production,” he said.
Seasonality payments
Tirlán also said that unconditional seasonality bonus payments apply over the winter months of December, January and February on all non-contracted milk volumes that meet quality criteria.
The payment rates for qualified milk volumes are 5c/L for December, 7c/L for January and 5c/L for February.
The Tirlán board has confirmed that the unconditional seasonality bonus payments will remain unchanged for next winter.
The processor noted that unconditional seasonality bonus payments will be adjusted to reflect the actual constituents of the milk delivered.