Aurivo’s price for February milk is 30.7c/l excluding VAT in the Republic of Ireland. While the base price remains unchanged from January, all suppliers will get an unconditional 1.5c/l early calving bonus.

In Northern Ireland, the co-op has left its base price unchanged at 25p/l.

Most co-ops have left their February price unchanged, while Carbery applied a 1.5c/l increase.

LacPatrick is the last major dairy processor due to set its February price this week.

The Irish Farmers Journal reports milk prices excluding VAT.

Reporting by Nathan Tuffy and Kieran Mailey.

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