Tirlán announced that it will pay milk suppliers a three-month weather support payment of 0.96c/l ex-VAT for milk supplied in June, July and August. This is in addition to Tirlán’s base milk price of 35.96c/l ex-VAT for July milk and a sustainability payment action payment of 0.48c/l ex-VAT to all qualifying suppliers.
Milk delivered to the co-op in August is running 8% behind the same period last year, chair Ger O’Brien said. Tirlán has further extended its drought support package to 19 September.
The board has also approved a new five-year payment framework for participants in the liquid milk and autumn calving schemes, effective from 1 October 2026.
Dairygold increased the July milk price by 0.48c/l, giving suppliers a base price of 36.84c/l, ex-VAT, inclusive of sustainability and quality payments.
Dairygold is also offering a €20/t rebate on bulk mainline dairy and beef feeds, delivered over a three-week period from 17 August to 7 September inclusive. Kinisla increased its base price for July milk supplies by 1.05c/l to 37.42c/l ex-VAT, including quality and sustainability bonuses.
Kinisla also announced that it has introduced a drought-support measure for milk suppliers which includes an increased discount of €50 on selected dairy feeds running from the 14 August until 5 September.
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