Aurivo is finalising details of its newest fixed milk price scheme. The scheme is set to offer suppliers 30.8c/l, excluding VAT, at 3.3% protein and 3.6% fat (32.5c/l including VAT). The scheme is available to all milk suppliers at a maximum of 15% of 2020 supply volumes.

Participation in Northern Ireland will be guaranteed at 27.5p/litre at standard solids, for up to a maximum of 15% of 2020 manufacturing monthly supply.

The scheme will run for a period of three years, starting on 1 January 2021. A special allocation will apply to new entrants to dairying.

The scheme is open to all milk suppliers and participation is voluntary, however, Republic-based applicants must be certified with the Bord Bia Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme to be eligible.

Negotiations

Commenting on the announcement, Stephen Blewitt, Aurivo's general manager for dairy, said: “After strong negotiations with two of our long-term customers, we are very proud of this price offering. Aurivo has 1,000 milk suppliers and this scheme will assist those who are faced with uncertainty over milk price volatility. I would strongly encourage suppliers to consider participation as soon as possible in order to avail of this scheme. Suppliers who opt in will receive a secured price for a fixed amount of their supply. We are confident there will be a strong uptake among our suppliers, and we urge those interested in the scheme to submit their application by Monday 7 December.”

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