Dairygold reduces its milk price by 1c/L to 48c/L

IRELAND – Dairygold, a dairy manufacturer, has reduced its milk price by 1c/L to 48c/L, based on standard constituents of 3.3% protein and 3.6% butterfat, inclusive of sustainability and quality payments and VAT.

According to Dairygold, the average farmgate July milk price will be 54.2c/L, based on the average July 2025 milk solids achieved by the processor’s suppliers.

A spokesperson for Dairygold commented: “Global supply continues to grow across the main exporting regions and is currently outpacing demand growth, with prices easing as a result.

“Ongoing geopolitical tensions and risks continue to pose a challenge to buyers in the immediate term, although recent announcements should bring clarity.”

The company spokesperson said that the Dairygold board will continue to monitor markets closely and will review prices on a monthly basis.

Dairygold has become the latest processor to pull back its milk price for supplies in July, following on from similar announcements from most processors.

Kerry Dairy

Kerry Dairy Ireland has set a price of 49.03cpl with VAT included for their July milk prices. This figure comprises quality and sustainability bonuses.

At EU Standard Constituents of 3.4% of protein and 4.20% butterfat, the milk price is 53.57cpl with VAT included.

Based on Kerry Dairy Ireland’s average milk solids for July, the milk price return, inclusive of VAT, quality and sustainability bonuses, is 53.32cpl.

Kerry Group have said: “Global dairy markets are shifting toward a supply-heavy position, with relatively strong milk output across key production regions outpacing demand growth. This imbalance is putting some downward pressure on commodity prices.” 

Tirlan

Tirlán has announced they will pay a total of 48.58cpl, including VAT, for July creamery milk supplies at 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein.

Their July milk price consists of a base milk price of 48.08cpl (including VAT), a reduction of 0.5cpl from June’s price. The sustainability Action Payment of 0.5cpl (including VAT) is also provided to all qualifying suppliers.

The actual average price paid by Tirlán for July creamery milk, based on delivered constituents, will be 54.65cpl (including VAT).

Tirlán Chairperson John Murphy said: “Our farm gate price required some adjustment this month to move closer to market returns. Markets are in the quiet holiday period and prices are generally stable ahead of the resumption of seasonal buying activity.”

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