Key facts
- The average base milk price for April supplies is 37.24c/L.
- Five co-operatives increased their milk price offers for April.
- Strathroy saw the largest increase at 1c/L, reaching 37.24c/L.
- Global Dairy Trade recorded two consecutive price elevations in the past month.
- Ornua's April Purchase Price Index (PPI) increased to 127.0.
The latest Milk Price Tracker, a collaboration between Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA), details milk prices from major Irish dairy co-ops for April supplies. Milk prices remained relatively stable, with five co-operatives increasing their offers. Strathroy saw the largest increase of 1c/L, bringing its base price to 37.24c/L. Aurivo and Lakeland Dairies increased offers by 0.75c/L, ArraTipp by 0.62c/L, and Boherbue by 0.47c/L. The Carbery Group co-ops continue to lead in base milk price, while Dairygold offers the lowest. The average base price now stands at 37.24c/L, following recent increases in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices, although a recent GDT sale saw a slight decrease. Ornua also reported an increase in its April Purchase Price Index (PPI) to 127.0. Farmers are closely monitoring dairy trades as peak milk production wanes and production costs remain high.