Revealed: Tirlán issue milk price for Kilkenny suppliers in June
Kilkenny headquartered co-op Tirlán has published the price to be paid for milk supplies during the month of June.
Tirlán will pay a total of 38.08 cent per litre (cpl) (including VAT) for June milk supplies, in line with its previously announced three-month milk price commitment.
On June 18, Tirlán announced a three‑month milk price commitment to cover milk supplied in the months of June, July and August, barring unforeseen events.
The actual average price paid by Tirlán for June creamery milk, based on delivered constituents, will be 42.67 cpl (including VAT).
Tirlán Chairperson Ger O’Brien said that the Co-op Board has received very positive feedback from milk suppliers on the three-month pricing policy first introduced in January. “Dairy markets remain under pressure, with weaker butter and cheese returns reflecting strong milk supply across Europe. Protein markets continue to perform relatively well, supported by steady demand, helping to offset some of the weakness in other product categories.
“As a farmer owned Co-operative, milk suppliers can be assured that our teams continue to focus on maximising prices in the marketplace and any improvements in market returns, should they arise, will ultimately be returned to our farmers. Anticipating the challenges many farm families are facing due to difficult weather conditions, Tirlán moved quickly and introduced a €1.7 million Weather Support Package to assist milk suppliers and support them through this challenging period.”
The June milk payment consists of the following:
- Base milk price of 37.58 cpl (including VAT);
- Sustainability Action Payment of 0.5 cpl (including VAT) to all qualifying suppliers.