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Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for February

In the Republic of Ireland, Lakeland Dairies has increased its milk price by 2.5 cent/litre to pay 43.5 cent/litre inclusive of lactose bonus and VAT, for milk at 3.6% fat and 3.3% protein.

On average, the Lakeland Dairies pay out in ROI will be over 47.19 cent/litre for February milk. In Northern Ireland, Lakeland Dairies has increased its milk price by 2 p/litre to 34.7 p/litre. 

On average, Lakeland Dairies will pay out over 36.75 pence/litre for February milk in Northern Ireland including adjustments for constituents and quality and volume bonuses.

Dairy markets maintained a positive balance between supply and demand, with a moderation in supplies from other main dairy producing regions.

All dairy markets are good however on-farm and factory processing costs have increased significantly. Lakeland Dairies said it will continue to monitor market developments.