Clona, Kerry, Arrabawn and Wexford held on to the same position in the second division as in the previous league with prices ranging from 33.81c/l to 33.03c/l.

The Dairygold and Glanbia prices quoted in the league moved from a flat liquid milk price to their manufacturing milk price plus premium, which came to 37.89c/l, with Connacht Gold taking up the rear at 37.03c/l.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

The Liquid milk league first column is based on the rolling average liquid milk price in c/l net of vat paid by each Co-op for the past 12 months.

The format takes into account the higher winter prices for shorter periods that some processors use, and vice versa.

Prices quoted are for milk supplied to fill liquid quota.

Prices are all vat exclusive.

Transport charges have been deducted.

Minimum hygiene requirements: 50,000 TBC, and 400,000 SCC.

November and December prices are listed in the next two columns and their position for the combined two months is ranked in column headed League position.

The last column shows the yearly payment made by each processor in Euros for the full year for an average farmer with a quota of 230,000 litres.

Prices for Glanbia and Dairygold are now quoted at the base manufacturing milk price at 3.3% protein and 3.6% fat plus 7.66-c/l liquid milk premium. Farmers who supply milk above or below these constituents are paid accordingly.