From 1 April 2025, Dale Farm has confirmed it will increase the value of butterfat and protein in its payment model.
Dale Farm has moved to the top of the NI milk for August, thanks to a 3p/l increase on base price.
Dale Farm and Tirlan dominate the monthly milk league for dairy farmers supplying 1m litres annually
A 3p/l increase on base price makes Dale Farm the first processor to pay a starting price above 40p/l for 18 months.
Dairy processors are making changes to winter milk bonus payments with higher premiums now on offer.
Strathroy and Tirlán are well positioned in the one million-litre milk league analysis for July.
Having paid the highest base price for July, Strathroy moves to the top of the NI milk league
Strathroy Dairy has made the largest price increase for July milk across all processors in NI.
The difference in milk prices paid has narrowed over the last 12 months.