Co-ops set October milk prices

All the main co-ops have now set prices for October supplies of milk, with the majority holding the price.

Amy Forde

22 November 2017

Glanbia and Lakeland were the first to announce prices, paying suppliers 33.11c/l and 34.6c/l, respectively.

Dairygold, Arrabawn and LacPatrick held their prices for October milk, at 34.15c/l, 35.1c/l and 33.86c/l, all excluding VAT. Aurivo set a price of 34.68c/l, excluding VAT and, while the base price is unchanged, the bonus has reduced from 1.5c/l for September to 1c/l for October.

Glanbia and Lakeland were the first to announce prices, paying 33.11c/l and 34.6c/l, respectively, excluding VAT. Kerry held its price at 34.06c/l.

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