Milk prices for June have remained relatively in line with May, with most processors choosing to hold price. Some have added a weather support payment and/or increased base prices.

The Lakeland price is unchanged at 30.15c/l excluding VAT. The Glanbia base price rose by 2c/l and the co-op is still paying members a support payment of 1c/l. Its suppliers will receive 30.4c/l excluding VAT.

The LacPatrick price, set on Wednesday, is up 0.75c/l to 29.4c/l. Kerry (29.4c/l), Carbery (31.9c/l) and Dairygold (30.4c/l) suppliers will see no change to milk price. Arrabawn added a 1c/l weather payment, bringing it to 30.4c/l, while Aurivo added a 0.5c/l weather payment and its suppliers will receive 29.4c/l excluding VAT.

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