Dairygold has announced that it will hold their December milk price at 30.36c/l excluding VAT.

The price is inclusive of a 0.5c/l quality bonus based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat.

The co-op has held this price for several months.

Other processor prices

Drinagh has made a 1c/l cut to its milk price for December.

Suppliers will receive 32.8c/l for December supplies excluding VAT.

Lakeland Dairies, Glanbia and Kerry Group held their price at 30.4c/l (excluding VAT) for December milk supplies.

This is for manufacturing milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein.

Lakeland will pay an extra 5c/l December bonus to qualifying suppliers.

This is a 2c/l increase on the 3c/l paid for November supplies.

Glanbia’s price includes a 2c/l support payment.

Non-members will be paid 28.46c/l, excluding VAT.

Additional reporting by Odile Evans.

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